What’s the climate like in Valchiavenna?
The current climate of Valchiavenna features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Valchiavenna in recent years was 35°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in February 2018.
On average, Valchiavenna gets 1491 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 206 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Italy? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tuscany, Sicily, Lake Garda, or have a look at other destinations in Italy.
Best time to visit Valchiavenna?
The best time to visit Valchiavenna for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Valchiavenna.
Climate Table of Valchiavenna
The climate table of Valchiavenna shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 123 | 75 | 135 | 138 | 161 | 127 | 187 | 111 | 173 | 117 | 76 |
| Snow (cm) | 30 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 9,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 4,9 | 13 | 42 | 38 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1491 mm per year, averaging 124 mm per month
- Snowfall: 206 cm per year
- Driest months: 68 mm in January, 75 mm in March and 76 mm in December
- Wettest months: 187 mm in August, 173 mm in October and 161 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Valchiavenna
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Valchiavenna, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Valchiavenna
This graph shows how much precipitation Valchiavenna, Italy, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Valchiavenna
This graph shows how much snow Valchiavenna, Italy, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Valchiavenna
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Valchiavenna, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Valchiavenna
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Valchiavenna, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Valchiavenna
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Valchiavenna, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Valchiavenna
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Valchiavenna, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Valchiavenna by Month
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