Weather in February in Canton of Valais
Planning a journey to Canton of Valais this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Zermatt typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 104 hours of sunlight expected in Zermatt. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Valais in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Valais climate page.
Where to go in Canton of Valais in February
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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