Climate Insights for Baltschieder

Visp District, Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
May
146mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Baltschieder is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1379mm of precipitation falls per year. Baltschieder receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Baltschieder is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Baltschieder experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 0° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -13° Feb Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° May Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° Jun Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Oct Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Nov Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7° Dec Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Baltschieder vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 122mm Feb Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 80mm Mar Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 105mm Apr Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 86mm May Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 60mm Jun Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 17mm Oct Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 46mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 106mm Dec Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 126mm
Precipitation
Snow

Baltschieder is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1379mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 146mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 82mm. That's 63mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Baltschieder receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 758cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 126cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Baltschieder is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Baltschieder, which began on September 23, 2026. Baltschieder is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 363mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Expect around 168cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 335mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 328cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baltschieder based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-5 °C
4 km/h
123 mm
122 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-1 °C
4 km/h
82 mm
80 cm
Mar
-7 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
110 mm
105 cm
Apr
-3 °C
5 °C
4 km/h
108 mm
86 cm
May
1 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
146 mm
60 cm
Jun
6 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
129 mm
3 cm
Jul
8 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
100 mm
1 cm
Aug
7 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
107 mm
6 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
105 mm
17 cm
Oct
0 °C
8 °C
4 km/h
121 mm
46 cm
Nov
-7 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
119 mm
106 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-4 °C
4 km/h
130 mm
126 cm
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