AI-generatedVals at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,680 h
- Rain a year
- 1,475 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,252 m
Climate in Vals
Vals has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Vals is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vals
The best time to visit Vals is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 162 mm of precipitation.
Vals through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vals in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Vals in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Vals in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Vals in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–2 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3918:39
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:20 · evening 17:57–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:20 · evening 18:57–19:09
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 Vals compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 4° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Vals in October?
In October, Vals is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vals.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:39 – 18:39
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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 Vals
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Vals: score 68 against 40. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 160 mm | 157 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vals month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January0° · 3.2 h
In January, Vals is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 67 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in January23February2° · 3.8 h
In February, Vals is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in February22March6° · 4.8 h
In March, Vals is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in March37April10° · 5.0 h
In April, Vals is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in April51May14° · 5.3 h
In May, Vals is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in May64June19° · 6.3 h
In June, Vals is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 151 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in June67July21° · 6.7 h
In July, Vals is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in July68August20° · 6.0 h
In August, Vals is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in August68September16° · 5.0 h
In September, Vals is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in September40October11° · 3.6 h
In October, Vals is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in October13November5° · 2.8 h
In November, Vals is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 158 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in November18December1° · 2.7 h
In December, Vals is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 79 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vals.
Vals in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vals
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 20 | 0° | −9° | 3.2 h | 9 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 2° | −8° | 3.8 h | 9 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 6° | −4° | 4.8 h | 11 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 10° | 0° | 5.0 h | 13 | 130 |
| MayMay | 51 | 14° | 4° | 5.3 h | 17 | 162 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 19° | 8° | 6.3 h | 17 | 151 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 21° | 9° | 6.7 h | 16 | 139 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 20° | 9° | 6.0 h | 15 | 157 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 16° | 5° | 5.0 h | 12 | 131 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 11° | 2° | 3.6 h | 13 | 160 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 5° | −4° | 2.8 h | 12 | 158 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 1° | −8° | 2.7 h | 10 | 79 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Vals
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 3.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Vals, 33 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Vals: 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, Vals has about 13 rainy days with 160 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vals
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 100 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 Vals
How breezy and how cloudy Vals 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 Vals typically peaks at 7 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 65 % of the sky over Vals: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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.
Snow in Vals
When Vals 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, Vals has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 17 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Vals
Weather for your travel dates
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Vals 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.
Vals has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 880 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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Vals compared
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Vals vs Ilanz
In October Ilanz has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 40). During the day Ilanz is 4 °C warmer than Vals.
| in October | Vals | Ilanz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Vals ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Vals
When is the best time to visit Vals?
The best time to visit Vals is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vals?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Vals?
The wettest month is May with 162 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vals get?
Vals gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Vals in?
Vals is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vals?
A nonstop flight from London to Vals takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vals?
Vals has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 54, summer holidays 68, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 19.