Mittelallalin
The Mittelallalin rises to 3500 m (Valais). Access: cable car + railway; season: toute l'année. The weather above is computed at summit altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section shows 7-day snowfall, wind, gusts and the snow line — to pick the right day (visibility, cold, wind).
Climate of Mittelallalin: 1991–2020 normals
In Mittelallalin (3500 m), the mean annual temperature is −4.9 °C. The warmest month is July (3.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−12.5 °C). About 872 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (103 mm) with a minimum in February (42 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 14.7 °C and the absolute minimum −23.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −12.5 °C | −1.8 °C | −23.3 °C | 58 |
| Feb | −12.4 °C | −0.5 °C | −23.4 °C | 42 |
| Mar | −9.6 °C | 2.0 °C | −21.2 °C | 48 |
| Apr | −6.4 °C | 5.1 °C | −17.1 °C | 59 |
| May | −2.3 °C | 9.5 °C | −12.4 °C | 103 |
| Jun | 1.6 °C | 13.7 °C | −8.7 °C | 91 |
| Jul | 3.6 °C | 14.7 °C | −5.9 °C | 80 |
| Aug | 3.4 °C | 14.7 °C | −6.7 °C | 92 |
| Sep | −0.1 °C | 11.1 °C | −9.7 °C | 67 |
| Oct | −3.6 °C | 7.9 °C | −14.0 °C | 79 |
| Nov | −8.7 °C | 3.8 °C | −19.5 °C | 86 |
| Dec | −11.5 °C | −1.2 °C | −22.2 °C | 67 |
| Year | −4.9 °C | 14.7 °C | −23.4 °C | 872 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Gornergrat (13 km, 3129 m), Zermatt (13 km, 1638 m), Grächen (17 km, 1605 m), adjusted to the elevation of Mittelallalin (3500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Gornergrat (14 km · 3089 m)
- Weather Klein Matterhorn (Matterhorn Glacier Paradise) (20 km · 3883 m)
- Weather Simplon Pass (23 km · 2005 m)
- Weather Bettmerhorn (41 km · 2872 m)
- Weather Eggishorn (43 km · 2927 m)
- Weather Gemmi Pass (45 km · 2270 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Saas-Almagell (4 km)
- Weather Saas-Fee (4 km)
- Weather Saas-Balen (7 km)
- Weather Täsch (8 km)
- Weather Saas-Grund (10 km)
- Weather Randa (11 km)
- Weather Zermatt (12 km)
- Weather Eisten (12 km)
Passes & summits Weather Saas-Almagell
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Mittelallalin
Is the Mittelallalin open?
The Mittelallalin is usually accessible toute l'année. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Mittelallalin?
Expect about 18 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 3500 m is about −4.9 °C; the coldest month is January (−12.5 °C).
Can it snow at the Mittelallalin in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Mittelallalin?
The warmest month in Mittelallalin is July, averaging 3.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −12.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Mittelallalin per year?
Mittelallalin receives about 872 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (103 mm), the driest February (42 mm).
When is the best time to visit Mittelallalin?
For warmth and sunshine: July (3.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−12.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.