When is the best time to go to Saanen
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Saanen, 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 Saanen
Saanen weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Saanen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 97mm | 3.4hrs | 10.2hrs |
January is a a little damp month in Saanen and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saanen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Saanen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Saanen with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 90mm | 4.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Saanen is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Saanen.
February is in the winter in Saanen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Saanen with around 90mm 3.6 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 90mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Saanen is characteristically cold and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Saanen.
March is in the spring in Saanen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Saanen with around 90mm 3.5 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 98mm | 5.6hrs | 14.6hrs |
Saanen's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
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 Saanen.
April is in the spring in Saanen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Saanen with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 113mm | 5.9hrs | 16.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Saanen and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saanen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Saanen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Saanen with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 133mm | 6.8hrs | 10.2hrs |
June is a wet month in Saanen 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 Saanen.
June is in the summer in Saanen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Saanen with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 116mm | 7.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Saanen is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Saanen, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Saanen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Saanen with around 116mm 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 140mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Saanen is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saanen, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Saanen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saanen with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 108mm | 6.1hrs | 14.6hrs |
Saanen's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saanen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Saanen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Saanen with around 108mm 4.3 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 92mm | 4.8hrs | 16.1hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Saanen and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saanen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Saanen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saanen with around 92mm 3.6 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 112mm | 3.6hrs | 10.2hrs |
Saanen's weather in November is typically cold and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saanen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Saanen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Saanen with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 100mm | 3.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Saanen is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saanen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Saanen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Saanen with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Saanen weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 90mm 3.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.9°C 28.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 140mm 5.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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