Valais, Switzerland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Valais, Switzerland? If you're planning to go to Valais, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Valais, Switzerland

Based on the climate and weather in Valais, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Valais, Switzerland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Valais, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Valais, Switzerland by month

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January

January in Valais is very cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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February

February in Valais can be extremely cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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March

Traveling to Valais in March, you will notice that it is very cold. Expect it to rain or snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

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April

Traveling to Valais in April, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain or snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

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May

Traveling to Valais in May, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost occasionally.

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June

June in Valais is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

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July

If you are traveling to Valais in July, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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August

August in Valais is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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September

September is chilly. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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October

If you go to Valais in October, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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November

November here can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains or snows 5-10 days this month.

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December

December in Valais is freezing. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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Activities for Valais, Switzerland

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Valais.

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