Climate Insights for Tanay

Monthey District, Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
May
207mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tanay is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1844mm of precipitation falls per year. Tanay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tanay 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 -6°C. Tanay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6° Feb Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4° Mar Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 10° Sep Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 7° Oct Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Dec Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tanay vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 97mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 68mm Mar Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 65mm Apr Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 34mm May Precipitation: 207mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 206mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 142mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 58mm Dec Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 96mm
Precipitation
Snow

Tanay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1844mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 207mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 106mm. That's 100mm 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. Tanay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 433cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. 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: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Tanay 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Tanay, which began on September 23, 2026. Tanay 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 450mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 548mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Expect around 65cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 432mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Expect around 260cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tanay 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
-6 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
153 mm
97 cm
Feb
-4 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
106 mm
68 cm
Mar
-2 °C
7 °C
5 km/h
121 mm
65 cm
Apr
0 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
123 mm
34 cm
May
5 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
207 mm
9 cm
Jun
9 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
7 °C
17 °C
5 km/h
142 mm
1 cm
Oct
4 °C
13 °C
5 km/h
126 mm
6 cm
Nov
-1 °C
6 °C
5 km/h
146 mm
58 cm
Dec
-5 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
172 mm
96 cm
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