Climate Overview
The climate in Saas-Fee is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 2243mm of precipitation falls per year. Saas-Fee receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Saas-Fee 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. Saas-Fee experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Saas-Fee vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Saas-Fee is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2243mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 187mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 285mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 81mm. That's 204mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Saas-Fee receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 857cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 127cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Saas-Fee 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
87 days until Winter
It is currently autumn in Saas-Fee, which began on September 23, 2026. Saas-Fee 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -7 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 573mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. 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 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 798mm across the season with a monthly average of 266mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -7 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 584mm across the season with a monthly average of 195mm. Expect around 213cm 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 -12 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Expect around 274cm 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 Saas-Fee 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.
