The region: Saas Valley
Saas Valley (Valais): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1600 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 5 municipalities, 3 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 1 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 Saas Valley: 1991–2020 normals
In Saas Valley (1600 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.7 °C. The warmest month is July (14.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.1 °C). About 611 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (71 mm) with a minimum in February (30 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (191 h). On average there are 152 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.7 °C and the absolute minimum −12.9 °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 | −2.1 °C | 8.6 °C | −12.7 °C | 41 | 97 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.0 °C | 10.2 °C | −12.9 °C | 30 | 112 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.0 °C | 12.9 °C | −10.5 °C | 35 | 155 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.3 °C | 16.1 °C | −6.4 °C | 43 | 151 | 14 | 0 |
| May | 8.5 °C | 20.7 °C | −1.8 °C | 71 | 160 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.4 °C | 24.9 °C | 1.9 °C | 62 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 14.3 °C | 25.7 °C | 4.6 °C | 56 | 191 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 14.1 °C | 25.7 °C | 3.9 °C | 64 | 181 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 10.4 °C | 21.9 °C | 0.7 °C | 46 | 160 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.8 °C | 18.5 °C | −3.4 °C | 56 | 137 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.7 °C | 14.2 °C | −8.9 °C | 59 | 91 | 19 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.2 °C | 9.1 °C | −11.6 °C | 48 | 85 | 28 | 0 |
| Year | 5.7 °C | 25.7 °C | −12.9 °C | 611 | 1696 | 152 | 13 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Grächen (13 km, 1605 m), Zermatt (16 km, 1638 m), Gornergrat (17 km, 3129 m), adjusted to the elevation of Saas Valley (1600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Saas-Fee 3 km · 1805 m
- Saas-Balen 3 km · 1496 m
- Saas-Almagell 5 km · 2234 m
- Saas-Grund 5 km · 1558 m
- Eisten 8 km · 1970 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Saas-Fee 1800–3600 m
- Saas-Almagell 1672–2400 m
- Saas-Grund 1559–3200 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Mittelallalin 3500 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Saas Valley
What is the weather like in Saas Valley today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1600 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 Saas Valley?
At the centre of the region (1600 m) the mean annual temperature is 5.7 °C with 611 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (14.3 °C) and the coldest January (−2.1 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Saas Valley?
The warmest month in Saas Valley is July, averaging 14.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Saas Valley per year?
Saas Valley receives about 611 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (71 mm), the driest February (30 mm).
When is the best time to visit Saas Valley?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.3 °C on average, 191 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.