The region: Lötschental
Lötschental (Valais): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1500 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 7 municipalities, 2 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 0 passes or summits within 10 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Lötschental: 1991–2020 normals
In Lötschental (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C. The warmest month is July (13.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−5.4 °C). About 1019 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (118 mm) with a minimum in September (53 mm). On average there are 182 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.1 °C and the absolute minimum −17.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −5.4 °C | 6.8 °C | −17.4 °C | 99 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −4.2 °C | 8.8 °C | −17.0 °C | 67 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.1 °C | 12.3 °C | −14.1 °C | 80 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.1 °C | 16.6 °C | −8.4 °C | 58 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 8.4 °C | 21.5 °C | −3.8 °C | 100 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.4 °C | 26.4 °C | −0.3 °C | 81 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul | 13.9 °C | 27.1 °C | 2.0 °C | 94 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 13.1 °C | 26.3 °C | 1.3 °C | 102 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 9.6 °C | 22.9 °C | −1.6 °C | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.6 °C | 19.6 °C | −5.6 °C | 79 | 12 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.1 °C | 13.9 °C | −11.6 °C | 90 | 23 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.0 °C | 7.3 °C | −15.6 °C | 118 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 4.5 °C | 27.1 °C | −17.4 °C | 1019 | 182 | 13 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (2 km, 1548 m), Visp (15 km, 639 m), Jungfraujoch (19 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Lötschental (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Wiler (Lötschen) 3 km · 1509 m
- Blatten 5 km · 2180 m
- Kippel 5 km · 1568 m
- Ferden 7 km · 2393 m
- Kandersteg 8 km · 1172 m
- Gampel-Bratsch 8 km · 1307 m
- Steg-Hohtenn 9 km · 1446 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Lauchernalp 1969–3111 m
- Kandersteg 1176–1950 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Oeschinen 1578 m
Regions Weather Wiler (Lötschen)
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Lötschental
What is the weather like in Lötschental 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 Lötschental?
At the centre of the region (1500 m) the mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C with 1019 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (13.9 °C) and the coldest January (−5.4 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Lötschental?
The warmest month in Lötschental is July, averaging 13.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −5.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Lötschental per year?
Lötschental receives about 1019 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (118 mm), the driest September (53 mm).
When is the best time to visit Lötschental?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−5.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.