The region: Val d'Anniviers
Val d'Anniviers (Valais): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1500 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 11 municipalities, 6 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 0 passes or summits within 12 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Val d'Anniviers: 1991–2020 normals
In Val d'Anniviers (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.0 °C. The warmest month is July (14.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.9 °C). About 758 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (80 mm) with a minimum in March (48 mm). The sun shines for about 2171 hours a year, mostly in July (246 h). On average there are 135 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.5 °C and the absolute minimum −12.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.9 °C | 8.5 °C | −12.4 °C | 64 | 136 | 28 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.6 °C | 9.8 °C | −12.4 °C | 52 | 144 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.7 °C | 13.7 °C | −9.4 °C | 48 | 184 | 21 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.0 °C | 17.2 °C | −5.9 °C | 49 | 191 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 9.0 °C | 21.5 °C | −1.4 °C | 75 | 202 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.7 °C | 25.3 °C | 2.1 °C | 72 | 223 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 14.6 °C | 26.5 °C | 4.6 °C | 80 | 246 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 14.4 °C | 26.1 °C | 3.9 °C | 80 | 234 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 10.6 °C | 21.7 °C | 0.9 °C | 51 | 202 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.9 °C | 18.4 °C | −3.3 °C | 54 | 169 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.9 °C | 13.7 °C | −8.4 °C | 60 | 123 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.1 °C | 9.4 °C | −11.4 °C | 74 | 117 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 6.0 °C | 26.5 °C | −12.4 °C | 758 | 2171 | 135 | 12 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evolène / Villa (11 km, 1825 m), Montana (14 km, 1423 m), Sion (19 km, 482 m), adjusted to the elevation of Val d'Anniviers (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Grône 7 km · 1831 m
- Anniviers 8 km · 1177 m
- Oberems 8 km · 2175 m
- Chalais 9 km · 610 m
- Chippis 9 km · 802 m
- Sierre 10 km · 575 m
- Mont-Noble 11 km · 1478 m
- Saint-Martin (VS) 11 km · 1341 m
- Crans-Montana 11 km · 1472 m
- Evolène 11 km · 1583 m
- Noble-Contrée 12 km · 580 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Saint-Luc 1650–3025 m
- Vercorin 1320–2370 m
- Grimentz 1570–2900 m
- Chandolin 1936–3025 m
- Evolène 1370–2680 m
- Zinal 1675–2900 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Val d'Anniviers
What is the weather like in Val d'Anniviers today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1500 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Val d'Anniviers?
At the centre of the region (1500 m) the mean annual temperature is 6.0 °C with 758 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (14.6 °C) and the coldest January (−1.9 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Val d'Anniviers?
The warmest month in Val d'Anniviers is July, averaging 14.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Val d'Anniviers per year?
Val d'Anniviers receives about 758 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (80 mm), the driest March (48 mm).
When is the best time to visit Val d'Anniviers?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.6 °C on average, 246 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.