Valais, Switzerland
Chamoson
Chamoson is a village in Valais, Switzerland, 650 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,897 (2018). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population3,897
Local time00:27
46.20° N, 7.22° EElevation 650 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code1955October: high / low16° / 5°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chamoson at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:04 · 17:2810 h 24 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:42Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-4°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
87 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
67 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Chamoson
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 54%
Today27 Oct20°9°
Wed28 Oct16°10°
Thu29 Oct19°7°
Fri30 Oct18°9°
Sat31 Oct18°8°
Sun1 Nov18°10°
Mon2 Nov19°10°
Tue3 Nov18°10°
Wed4 Nov18°9°
When to go to Chamoson
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 27 | 28 | 47 | 63 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 54 | 21 | 21 |
| High | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 9° | 4° |
| Low | -4° | -3° | 1° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 0° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 71 | 78 | 67 | 87 | 96 | 104 | 104 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 94 |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
What's on in Chamoson
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chamoson
Outdoors around Chamoson
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
T1Chemin du Vignoble
66 km2,400 m18 h 55 min
T1
Chamoson - Mayens de l'Ardève
3.2 km402 m1 h 50 min
T1
Chamoson - Ardon Centre
3.4 km26 m1 h
T1
Mayens de l'Ardève - L'Ardève
4.2 km508 m2 h 30 min
T1
Leytron - Chamoson
2.3 km133 m50 min
T1
Le sentier du cep à la cime
8.3 km310 m2 h 50 min
T1
Chamoson - Vérines
0.5 km34 m10 min
St-Pierre-de-Clages - Chamoson
1.4 km102 m30 min
Mountain huts29Climbing18Viewpoints10Camp sites10Golf courses3Hot springs & thermal baths2Zoos1Surf spots1
Les Bains d'OvronnazHot springs & thermal baths
0.1 kmMini zooZoos
0.4 kmStellplatz BiniiCamp sites
0.7 kmGolf Club de VerbierGolf courses
1.2 kmVia FarinettaClimbing
1.3 kmLes Grands Bains d’HérémenceHot springs & thermal baths
1.3 kmOvronnazSki area · 17 km of pistes · 7 lifts
6.6 kmMayens de ContheySki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
7.2 km4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/ThyonSki area · 206 km of pistes · 80 lifts
12 kmLa MartinauxSki area · 3 km of pistes · 1 lifts
14 kmLes IlesDive site
8.4 kmDiving "Lac de Neuchâtel-De la Lé"Dive site
18 kmNature around Chamoson
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chamoson
Earthquakes around Chamoson
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record77within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 18 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 109 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 122 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 21 km
Towns and villages around Chamoson
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Grugnay0.7 kmNémiaz (Chamoson)1.1 kmSaint-Pierre-de-Clages1.6 kmLes Vérines (Chamoson)1.7 kmArdon2.9 kmMayens-de-Chamoson3 kmMagnot3.8 kmCondémines (Nendaz)3.9 kmFey (Nendaz)4 kmBieudron (Nendaz)4.5 kmVétroz4.8 kmAven5.5 kmHaute Nendaz6 kmSornard (Nendaz)6.3 kmErde6.4 kmConthey6.6 kmAproz6.8 kmSt-Séverin7 kmNendaz7 kmSensine7.8 kmLa Fontaine7.9 kmSaclentse7.9 kmBrignon8.1 kmBaar8.2 kmBeuson8.2 kmDaillon8.8 kmClèbes9 kmSiviez10 kmNoveli10 kmTortin12 km
Chamoson from above
Around Chamoson40 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac de DerborenceNature8.5 kmMorge (tributary of the Rhône)Nature6.6 kmLac de FullyNature10 kmLac de TracouetNature6.7 kmLizerneNature4.6 kmPrintzeNature7.6 kmWeisshornMountain40 kmDent BlancheMountain35 kmGrand GendarmeMountain39 kmCombin de GrafeneireMountain30 kmGrand CombinMountain30 kmAiguille du CroissantMountain30 kmOvronnazSki area6.6 kmMayens de ContheySki area7.2 km4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/ThyonSki area12 kmLa MartinauxSki area14 kmLes IlesDive site8.4 kmDiving "Lac de Neuchâtel-De la Lé"Dive site18 kmSaint-Pierre-de-ClagesMonument1.6 kmCatholic Church St. NicolasMonument14 kmValère CastleMonument11 kmTourbillon CastleMonument12 kmSionMonument11 kmSion CathedralMonument11 kmSaillonMonument5.0 kmSembrancherMonument15 kmValais Art MuseumMuseum11 kmValais history museum (collection)Museum11 kmBotanical garden "La Thomasia"Museum10 kmFormer Valais Nature MuseumMuseum11 kmMaison de la NatureMuseum9.5 kmArdonStation3.7 kmChamoson-St-Pierre-de-ClagesStation2.0 kmChâteauneuf-ContheyStation6.4 kmSionPlace11 kmMartigny-VillePlace16 kmContheyPlace6.6 kmCrans-MontanaPlace23 kmSaint-MauricePlace17 kmBexPlace17 km
Postal code
1955
Getting to Chamoson
Bern AirportBRN
82 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
86 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
92 kmArdonRailway station
3.7 kmChamoson-St-Pierre-de-ClagesRailway station
2 kmChâteauneuf-ContheyRailway station
6.4 kmPlaces near Chamoson
Places with a climate like Chamoson
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chamoson?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chamoson.
What is the hottest month in Chamoson?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Chamoson?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chamoson?
May is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chamoson?
The postal code of Chamoson is 1955.