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Weather in February in Canton of Valais

Considering a trip to Canton of Valais this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Canton of Valais in February?

Canton of Valais is a region in Switzerland. February in Canton of Valais generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Münster at -5°C to cold in Torgon at 3°C. At night it cools down to -6°C in Torgon and -13°C in Münster. In many regions in Switzerland, February is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Valais, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Zermatt with an average of 93 mm to high snowfall in Les Crosets with 134 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Zermatt, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

The city Zermatt usually sees around 104 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Canton of Valais climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Valais in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Valais on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Valais's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Valais?

Zermatt

In February Zermatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Zermatt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-7°C 
-15°C 
86 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February February
-5°C 
-14°C 
104 hours 
93 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-1°C 
-10°C 
137 hours 
102 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Zermatt

Nendaz

In February Nendaz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nendaz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-13°C 
95 hours 
128 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
-1°C 
-12°C 
132 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-7°C 
190 hours 
113 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Nendaz

Saas-Fee

In February Saas-Fee generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saas-Fee
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-5°C 
-13°C 
86 hours 
103 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February February
-3°C 
-12°C 
104 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-8°C 
137 hours 
109 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Saas-Fee

Crans-Montana

In February Crans-Montana generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Crans-Montana
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-13°C 
95 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
-1°C 
-11°C 
132 hours 
123 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-7°C 
190 hours 
116 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Crans-Montana

Verbier

In February Verbier generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Verbier
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-13°C 
95 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
-2°C 
-12°C 
132 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-7°C 
190 hours 
113 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Verbier

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Valais, in Switzerland.

Is February the best time to visit Canton of Valais?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Valais with often poor weather in Zermatt.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Zermatt.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Canton of Valais.

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