Valais, Switzerland
Chelin
Chelin is a locality in Valais, Switzerland, 768 m above sea level. It has a population of about 435 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population435
Local time18:07
46.27° N, 7.45° EElevation 768 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
October: high / low15° / 4°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chelin at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:57 · 18:3310 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 17:03Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
71 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
54 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 10 km
Weather in Chelin
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 39%
Today22 Oct12°2°
Fri23 Oct9°3°6.3 mm
Sat24 Oct7°2°12.2 mm
Sun25 Oct11°5°22.1 mm
Mon26 Oct14°2°
Tue27 Oct20°8°
Wed28 Oct16°8°
Thu29 Oct18°5°
Fri30 Oct20°6°
Sat31 Oct19°7°
When to go to Chelin
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 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 42 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 48 | 22 | 22 |
| High | 2° | 5° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 7° | 2° |
| Low | -6° | -5° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 8° | 4° | -2° | -6° |
| Rain (mm) | 73 | 60 | 67 | 54 | 71 | 80 | 87 | 86 | 60 | 62 | 67 | 83 |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
What's on in Chelin
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chelin
Outdoors around Chelin
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing19Mountain huts19Camp sites15Viewpoints7Golf courses6Theme parks3Hot springs & thermal baths2Surf spots1
Golf Club de SierreGolf courses
0.6 kmStellplatz BiniiCamp sites
0.7 kmL'Arche des CrétillonsTheme parks
0.7 kmVue sur le village de LensViewpoints
0.9 kmHappylandTheme parks
0.9 kmSwiss-PlageCamp sites
1.3 kmNaxSki area · 19 km of pistes · 5 lifts
6.4 kmAnzèreSki area · 36 km of pistes · 14 lifts
6.4 kmVercorinSki area · 16 km of pistes · 11 lifts
7 kmCrans-MontanaSki area · 76 km of pistes · 23 lifts
9.1 kmLac de Géronde-PlageDive site
7.5 kmLes IlesDive site
11 kmDiving "Lac de Neuchâtel-De la Lé"Dive site
15 kmLac de Moiry-Rochers de ParisDive site
19 kmNature around Chelin
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chelin
Earthquakes around Chelin
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 record83within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 18 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 118 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 106 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 12 km
Towns and villages around Chelin
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Flanthey0.5 kmGranges1.7 kmLens1.7 kmGrône1.9 kmMerdessonnet2.5 kmOllon2.6 kmIcogne2.7 kmChermignon3.1 kmErdesson3.1 kmDailley3.1 kmChermignon-d'en Haut3.1 kmLoye3.3 kmChermignon-d'en-Bas3.4 kmRéchy3.8 kmItravers3.8 kmPlans Mayens4.2 kmChampzabé4.2 kmNoës4.4 kmChalais4.9 kmCorin5 kmCrans-Montana5.6 kmLoc5.8 kmBluche5.9 kmMontana6 kmRandogne6.2 kmBriey Dessus6.3 kmVermala6.3 kmVercorin6.6 kmMuraz (Sierre)7.1 kmChippis7.2 kmSierre7.3 kmVenthône7.6 kmVeyras7.8 kmMollens7.8 kmNiouc8.2 kmMiège9 kmAminona9.6 kmSoussillon9.9 kmFang10 kmPinsec11 kmCordona11 kmChandolin11 kmMayoux12 kmVissoie12 kmSaint-Luc13 kmSaint-Jean13 kmGrimentz14 kmMission14 km
Chelin from above
Around Chelin41 places to see, do and reach nearby
Saint-Léonard underground lakeNature2.1 kmNavizenceNature7.4 kmLac de GérondeNature7.7 kmEtang GrenonNature5.2 kmEtang de la MoubraNature4.7 kmBorgneNature5.7 kmDomMountain37 kmWeisshornMountain28 kmTäschhornMountain38 kmMatterhornMountain36 kmGrand Gendarme, Saas-FeeMountain37 kmDent BlancheMountain29 kmNaxSki area6.4 kmAnzèreSki area6.4 kmVercorinSki area7.0 kmCrans-MontanaSki area9.1 kmLac de Géronde-PlageDive site7.5 kmLes IlesDive site11 kmDiving "Lac de Neuchâtel-De la Lé"Dive site15 kmLensMonument1.4 kmChrist the King statueMonument1.0 kmPainted House (former Inn)Monument0.5 kmCatholic Church St. NicolasMonument10 kmValère CastleMonument7.4 kmTourbillon CastleMonument7.1 kmSionMonument7.5 kmSierreMonument7.0 kmFondation OpaleMuseum1.6 kmValais Bisses MuseumMuseum3.4 kmValais history museum (collection)Museum7.6 kmValais Art MuseumMuseum7.6 kmValais museum of viticulture and wineMuseum6.4 kmSaint-LéonardStation2.8 kmSierre/SidersStation7.1 kmSionStation8.1 kmSionPlace8.4 kmSierrePlace7.3 kmContheyPlace12 kmCrans-MontanaPlace5.6 kmLeukPlace15 kmSavièsePlace8.1 km
Getting to Chelin
Bern AirportBRN
72 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
103 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
111 kmSaint-LéonardRailway station
2.8 kmSierre/SidersRailway station
7.1 kmSionRailway station
8.1 kmPlaces near Chelin
Places with a climate like Chelin
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chelin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chelin.
What is the hottest month in Chelin?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Chelin?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chelin?
May is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.