Climate Insights for Brig

Brig District, Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
June
172mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Brig is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1511mm of precipitation falls per year. Brig receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brig 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 -12°C. Brig experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° May Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° Jun Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Aug Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Oct Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Nov Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Dec Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Brig vary considerably across the year, with a 30°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 -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 77mm Feb Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 58mm Mar Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 83mm Apr Precipitation: 115mm Snow: 57mm May Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 36mm Jun Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 30mm Nov Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 75mm Dec Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow

Brig is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1511mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 172mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 80mm. That's 92mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Brig receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 508cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 83cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Brig is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Brig, which began on March 20, 2026. Brig 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 -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 394mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Expect around 113cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 299mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Expect around 214cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 Brig 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
-12 °C
-4 °C
6 km/h
108 mm
77 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-1 °C
6 km/h
80 mm
58 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
1 °C
6 km/h
120 mm
83 cm
Apr
-3 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
115 mm
57 cm
May
1 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
158 mm
36 cm
Jun
6 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
172 mm
2 cm
Jul
8 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
110 mm
1 cm
Aug
8 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
131 mm
3 cm
Sep
4 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
121 mm
8 cm
Oct
0 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
157 mm
30 cm
Nov
-6 °C
1 °C
6 km/h
127 mm
75 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-3 °C
6 km/h
111 mm
78 cm
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