SwitzerlandWhat’s the climate like in Saas-Balen?
The current climate in Saas-Balen features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Saas-Balen in recent years was 35°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in February 2018.
On average, Saas-Balen gets 876 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 245 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Saas-Balen?
The best time to visit Saas-Balen for mild to warm weather is June, July and September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Saas-Balen.
Climate Table of Saas-Balen
The climate table of Saas-Balen shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 177 | 33 | 54 | 38 | 74 | 59 | 61 | 67 | 26 | 55 | 60 | 172 |
| Snow (cm) | 51 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 0,3 | 0 | 0,5 | 1,8 | 15 | 33 | 43 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 876 mm per year, averaging 73 mm per month
- Snowfall: 245 cm per year
- Driest months: 26 mm in September, 33 mm in February and 38 mm in April
- Wettest months: 177 mm in January, 172 mm in December and 74 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Saas-Balen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Saas-Balen, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Saas-Balen
This graph shows how much rainfall Saas-Balen, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Saas-Balen
This graph shows how much snow Saas-Balen, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Saas-Balen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Saas-Balen, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Saas-Balen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Saas-Balen, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Saas-Balen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Saas-Balen, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Saas-Balen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Saas-Balen, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Saas-Balen by month
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