Rhône Valley Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

Featured Lists

Vallée du Rhône Essentials

Explore the diverse heritage of the Swiss Rhône Valley, from the ancient St. Maurice’s Abbey, built on Roman ruins and housing Switzerland's largest carillon, to the historic salt mines of Bex. The region features dramatic natural landmarks including the 116-meter Pissevache waterfall and the high-altitude Lac de Salanfe reservoir. Military history is preserved at Fort du Scex and Saint-Maurice Castle, while the Labyrinth Adventure and Leysin offer varied recreational opportunities across this alpine landscape.

10 places

Rhône Valley — Map

Climate & when to visit

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -9°–11°
-1° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -10°–15°
0° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–19°
3° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 0°–23°
6° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–26°
11° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

24° · extremes 9°–31°
15° at night
16 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

26° · extremes 11°–32°
16° at night
15 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

26° · extremes 11°–33°
16° at night
14 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 7°–29°
13° at night
13 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–25°
9° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -5°–19°
4° at night
14 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -8°–12°
0° at night
14 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +41

Learn more

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

Canton of Valais

Other Destinations

Sion Martigny Sierre Brig-Glis Crans-Montana Visp Nendaz Zermatt Saas-Fee Leukerbad Veysonnaz Aletsch Glacier Aletsch Arena Verbier

Rhône Valley

Featured Lists

Vallée du Rhône Essentials

Rhône Valley — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

Rhône Valley – Plan Your Days

Related destinations

Other Destinations