The region: Goms
Goms (Valais): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1350 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 3 municipalities, 1 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 4 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 Goms: 1991–2020 normals
In Goms (1350 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.2 °C. The warmest month is July (14.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−7.1 °C). About 1193 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (125 mm) with a minimum in February (82 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (216 h). On average there are 189 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.8 °C and the absolute minimum −22.9 °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 | −7.1 °C | 5.1 °C | −22.9 °C | 98 | 76 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −5.4 °C | 8.5 °C | −22.0 °C | 82 | 107 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.4 °C | 12.4 °C | −16.2 °C | 90 | 155 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.9 °C | 16.9 °C | −9.2 °C | 89 | 154 | 20 | 0 |
| May | 8.6 °C | 22.1 °C | −3.1 °C | 117 | 169 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.6 °C | 26.5 °C | 0.4 °C | 96 | 197 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul | 14.5 °C | 27.8 °C | 2.4 °C | 87 | 216 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 14.0 °C | 27.5 °C | 1.6 °C | 101 | 196 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 10.0 °C | 23.4 °C | −1.8 °C | 90 | 166 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct | 5.5 °C | 19.8 °C | −6.3 °C | 107 | 131 | 15 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.7 °C | 13.5 °C | −15.1 °C | 125 | 71 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −5.6 °C | 6.5 °C | −21.1 °C | 110 | 58 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 4.2 °C | 27.8 °C | −22.9 °C | 1193 | 1696 | 189 | 19 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Ulrichen (1 km, 1346 m), Grimsel Hospiz (8 km, 1980 m), Robièi (18 km, 1898 m), adjusted to the elevation of Goms (1350 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Obergoms 1370–2100 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Nufenen Pass 2478 m
- Grimsel Pass 2164 m
- Rhone Glacier 2300 m
- Furka Pass 2429 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Goms
What is the weather like in Goms today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1350 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 Goms?
At the centre of the region (1350 m) the mean annual temperature is 4.2 °C with 1193 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (14.5 °C) and the coldest January (−7.1 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Goms?
The warmest month in Goms is July, averaging 14.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −7.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Goms per year?
Goms receives about 1193 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (125 mm), the driest February (82 mm).
When is the best time to visit Goms?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.5 °C on average, 216 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−7.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.