AI-generatedMartigny at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 1,757 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 475 m
Climate in Martigny
Martigny has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Martigny is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Martigny
The best time to visit Martigny is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to June and from August to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 196 mm of precipitation.
Martigny through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Martigny in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Martigny in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Martigny in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–22 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Martigny in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Jun, Aug – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4718:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:28–08:28 · evening 18:07–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:28 · evening 19:06–19:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Martigny compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Martigny in October?
In October, Martigny is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Martigny.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:47 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Martigny
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Martigny (score 68 and 72). In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 121 mmbetter | 133 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Martigny month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January5° · 3.0 h
In January, Martigny is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 128 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in January28February8° · 4.6 h
In February, Martigny is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in February59March14° · 6.1 h
In March, Martigny is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in March70April18° · 7.0 h
In April, Martigny is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in April65May22° · 7.4 h
In May, Martigny is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 186 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in May65June26° · 8.5 h
In June, Martigny is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 188 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in June52July28° · 8.7 h
In July, Martigny is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 196 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in July59August27° · 8.1 h
In August, Martigny is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 181 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in August72September22° · 6.9 h
In September, Martigny is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in September68October17° · 5.2 h
In October, Martigny is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in October31November10° · 3.2 h
In November, Martigny is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 134 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in November10December5° · 2.2 h
In December, Martigny is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 145 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Martigny.
Martigny in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Martigny
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 5° | −3° | 3.0 h | 13 | 128 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 8° | −2° | 4.6 h | 12 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 14° | 2° | 6.1 h | 13 | 116 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 18° | 6° | 7.0 h | 15 | 123 |
| MayMay | 65 | 22° | 10° | 7.4 h | 20 | 186 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 26° | 13° | 8.5 h | 18 | 188 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 28° | 15° | 8.7 h | 17 | 196 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 27° | 14° | 8.1 h | 16 | 181 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 22° | 11° | 6.9 h | 14 | 133 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 17° | 6° | 5.2 h | 13 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 10° | 1° | 3.2 h | 14 | 134 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 5° | −2° | 2.2 h | 14 | 145 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.10° N, 7.07° E · 475 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine hours in Martigny
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Martigny, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 24 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Martigny: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Martigny has about 13 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Martigny
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Martigny
How breezy and how cloudy Martigny is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Martigny typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Martigny: variable cloud, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Martigny
How often the day gets hot in Martigny (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Martigny has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Martigny
When Martigny is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Martigny has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 23 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Martigny
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Martigny in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Martigny has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 68
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Martigny compared
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Martigny vs Verbier
In October Martigny has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 38). During the day Verbier is 6 °C cooler than Martigny. Verbier gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Martigny | Verbier |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Martigny
When is the best time to visit Martigny?
The best time to visit Martigny is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Martigny?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Martigny?
The wettest month is July with 196 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 106 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Martigny get?
Martigny gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Martigny in?
Martigny is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Martigny?
A nonstop flight from London to Martigny takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Martigny?
Martigny has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 65, summer holidays 57, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 10.