Climate Insights for Orsières

The climate in Orsières is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1434mm of precipitation falls per year. Orsières receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Orsières 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. Orsières experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Orsières 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 17°C with a mean of 12°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.

Orsières is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1434mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 154mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 93mm. That's 61mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Orsières receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 843cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 151cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Orsières is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

It is currently autumn in Orsières, which began on September 23, 2026. Orsières 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Orsières 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.