When is the best time to go to Orsières
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Orsières, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Orsières
Orsières weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Orsières are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 82mm | 3.5hrs | 10.2hrs |
The climate in Orsières during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orsières for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Orsières and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Orsières with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 81mm | 4.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Orsières is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Orsières.
February is in the winter in Orsières and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Orsières with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Orsières weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 78mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Orsières is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orsières for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Orsières and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Orsières with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 84mm | 5.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
Orsières's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orsières for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Orsières and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Orsières with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 99mm | 6hrs | 16hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Orsières and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Orsières.
May is in the spring in Orsières and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Orsières with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 113mm | 7hrs | 10.2hrs |
June is a damp month in Orsières and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Orsières.
June is in the summer in Orsières and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Orsières with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 93mm | 8.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Orsières is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orsières, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Orsières and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 117mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Orsières is characteristically mild and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Orsières, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Orsières and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 94mm | 6.1hrs | 14.5hrs |
Orsières's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Orsières, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Orsières and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Orsières weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 82mm | 4.7hrs | 16hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Orsières and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Orsières.
October is in the fall / autumn in Orsières and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 102mm | 3.6hrs | 10.2hrs |
The weather in November in Orsières is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orsières for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Orsières and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Orsières weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 86mm | 3.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Orsières is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Orsières for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Orsières and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Orsières with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Orsières weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 18.9°C 66°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 78mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.3°C 31.5°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 117mm 4.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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