Climate and monthly weather forecastOrsières, Switzerland
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -12.3°C (9.9°F) and -2.9°C (26.8°F). In Orsières, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging -2.9°C (26.8°F) at the peak and -12.3°C (9.9°F) at the lowest. Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Orsières, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.6°C (27.3°F) and -12°C (10.4°F). Transitioning into February, Orsières experiences an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -2.6°C (27.3°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Orsières, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 0.3°C (32.5°F) and an average low of -8.6°C (16.5°F). March reports an average high-temperature of a cold 0.3°C (32.5°F), slightly varied from February's -2.6°C (27.3°F). Weather in March »Weather in April
April, the same as March, is a wintry spring month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.1°C (24.6°F) and max 4.5°C (40.1°F). Orsières's weather in April presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 0.3°C (32.5°F) in March to a still cold 4.5°C (40.1°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Orsières, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 7.9°C (46.2°F) and -0.7°C (30.7°F). With the onset of May, Orsières's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) to a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Orsières, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.6°C (38.5°F) and max 13.4°C (56.1°F). Orsières's weather in June presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F) in May to a mild 13.4°C (56.1°F). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, is another refreshing summer month in Orsières, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and an average low of 5.6°C (42.1°F). Transitioning from June to July, Orsières observes an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.9°C (60.6°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is a refreshing month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 16.2°C (61.2°F) and 5.6°C (42.1°F). Orsières's temperatures peak on average in August, reaching 16.2°C (61.2°F) at their highest and 5.6°C (42.1°F) at their lowest. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a fresh month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 12°C (53.6°F) and min 2.8°C (37°F). September heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from August's enjoyable 16.2°C (61.2°F) to a fresh 12°C (53.6°F). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is another chilly autumn month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 7.7°C (45.9°F) and min -0.7°C (30.7°F). The average high-temperature slightly decreases in October, shifting from a fresh 12°C (53.6°F) in September to a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 2.1°C (35.8°F) and -5.6°C (21.9°F). The onset of November results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F) in October to an icy 2.1°C (35.8°F). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Orsières, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between -1.5°C (29.3°F) and -10.5°C (13.1°F). The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a cold 2.1°C (35.8°F) in November to a freezing cold -1.5°C (29.3°F). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In Orsières, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of -2.9°C (26.8°F) and a low of -12.3°C (9.9°F).
In Orsières, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 903mm (35.55") of precipitation.
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall in Orsières, Switzerland.
In Orsières, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.6 days and aggregates up to 2767mm (108.94") of snow.
The months with the least sunshine in Orsières, Switzerland, are January and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
The most humid month in Orsières, Switzerland, is March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.
May is the month with the most rainfall in Orsières. Rain falls for 21.2 days and accumulates 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.
In Orsières, Switzerland, snow does not fall in June and July.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
With an average maximum UV index of 4, July is the month with the highest UV index.
In Orsières, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 16.2°C (61.2°F) and a low of 5.6°C (42.1°F).
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
The month with the least rainfall in Orsières, Switzerland, is September, when the rain falls for 14.1 days and typically collects 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00, and the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.
The month with the most snowfall in Orsières, Switzerland, is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 669mm (26.34") of snow.
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Orsières, Switzerland
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).
Average pressure
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average pressure in January:
1019.2mbar - Average pressure in February:
1017.3mbar - Average pressure in March:
1016.7mbar - Average pressure in April:
1015.2mbar - Average pressure in May:
1015.7mbar - Average pressure in June:
1016.1mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1016.7mbar - Average pressure in August:
1017.6mbar - Average pressure in September:
1018.2mbar - Average pressure in October:
1018.3mbar - Average pressure in November:
1015.8mbar - Average pressure in December:
1020.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).
Average wind speed
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in January:
8.5km/h - Average wind speed in February:
8.3km/h - Average wind speed in March:
8.5km/h - Average wind speed in April:
7.9km/h - Average wind speed in May:
7.6km/h - Average wind speed in June:
7.4km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
6.9km/h - Average wind speed in August:
6.5km/h - Average wind speed in September:
6.7km/h - Average wind speed in October:
8km/h - Average wind speed in November:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in December:
8.7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).
Average humidity
Orsières, Switzerland
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).
Average rainfall
Orsières, Switzerland
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).
Average rainfall days
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in January:
4.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
5.5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
21.2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
19.6 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
19.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
17.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
14.1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
8.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in January:
573mm - Average snowfall in February:
460mm - Average snowfall in March:
478mm - Average snowfall in April:
141mm - Average snowfall in May:
87mm - Average snowfall in June:
0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).
Average snowfall days
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in January:
18.5 days - Average snowfall days in February:
17.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
16.8 days - Average snowfall days in April:
9.2 days - Average snowfall days in May:
4.7 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in September:
1.2 days - Average snowfall days in October:
3.5 days - Average snowfall days in November:
10.9 days - Average snowfall days in December:
15.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 6min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in May:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 42min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Orsières, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in January:
11.7 days - Average sunshine days in February:
10.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
9.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
7.9 days - Average sunshine days in May:
6.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
8.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
8.6 days - Average sunshine days in August:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
12.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
16.7 days - Average sunshine days in November:
12.7 days - Average sunshine days in December:
13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).
Average UV index
Orsières, Switzerland
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Orsières, Switzerland
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility
Orsières, Switzerland
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).
