Climate Insights for Conthey

Conthey District, Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
May
188mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Conthey is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1719mm of precipitation falls per year. Conthey receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Conthey 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 -11°C. Conthey 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: -2° Average: -7° Min: -11° Feb Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -8° Mar Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: -2° May Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Oct Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° Nov Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5° Dec Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Conthey 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 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 101mm Feb Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 65mm Mar Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 78mm Apr Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 45mm May Precipitation: 188mm Snow: 28mm Jun Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 66mm Dec Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 93mm
Precipitation
Snow

Conthey is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1719mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 188mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 103mm. That's 85mm 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. Conthey receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 494cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 101cm. 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: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Conthey is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/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 Conthey, which began on March 20, 2026. Conthey 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 433mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 498mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 368mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 82cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 420mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Expect around 259cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Conthey 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
-11 °C
-2 °C
7 km/h
154 mm
101 cm
Feb
-8 °C
2 °C
7 km/h
103 mm
65 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
4 °C
6 km/h
131 mm
78 cm
Apr
-2 °C
8 °C
6 km/h
114 mm
45 cm
May
2 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
188 mm
28 cm
Jun
7 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
153 mm
1 cm
Sep
5 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
126 mm
5 cm
Oct
1 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
111 mm
12 cm
Nov
-5 °C
4 °C
7 km/h
130 mm
66 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-1 °C
7 km/h
163 mm
93 cm
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