Valais, Switzerland
Grimentz
Grimentz is a locality in Valais, Switzerland, 1,580 m above sea level. It has a population of about 475 (2007). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population475
Local time16:55
46.18° N, 7.58° EElevation 1,580 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code3961October: high / low12° / 3°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Grimentz at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:56 · 18:3310 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · 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 month20°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
95 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
70 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Grimentz
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 39%
Today22 Oct9°1°
Fri23 Oct6°2°6.3 mm
Sat24 Oct4°1°12.2 mm
Sun25 Oct8°4°22.1 mm
Mon26 Oct11°1°
Tue27 Oct17°8°
Wed28 Oct13°7°
Thu29 Oct15°4°
Fri30 Oct17°6°
Sat31 Oct16°6°
When to go to Grimentz
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 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 42 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 52 | 30 | 21 | 21 |
| High | 0° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 12° | 5° | 1° |
| Low | -8° | -7° | -3° | 0° | 4° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 6° | 3° | -3° | -7° |
| Rain (mm) | 93 | 71 | 87 | 70 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 77 | 88 | 90 | 106 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
What's on in Grimentz
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Grimentz
0 km
Grimentz
1.9 km
Ayer
1.8 km
Saint-Jean
13 km
Catholic Church St. NicolasBuilt 197113 km
Sierre
9.8 km
EvolèneMuseum3.9 km
Musée des patoisants et costumes
Museum4.6 km
Moulins de Saint-LucMore museums: Ancienne Scierie · Maison Bourgeoisiale
Outdoors around Grimentz
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
T2Alpenpässe-Weg
696.5 km46,050 m254 h 15 min
T1Chemin des Bisses
105.1 km4,510 m32 h 20 min
T1
Grand Bisse de St-Jean
5 km38 m1 h 40 min
Camp sites17Mountain huts16Viewpoints10Climbing8Theme parks3Golf courses2Hot springs & thermal baths1
Camping Gemmi AgarnCamp sites
0.4 kmGolf Club de SierreGolf courses
0.6 kmCamping MolignonCamp sites
0.8 kmHappylandTheme parks
0.9 kmGolf de NoasGolf courses
1.1 kmLes Grands Bains d’HérémenceHot springs & thermal baths
1.3 kmZinal / GrimentzSki area · 70 km of pistes · 22 lifts
2.7 kmSaint Luc - ChandolinSki area · 60 km of pistes · 16 lifts
7.4 kmVercorinSki area · 16 km of pistes · 11 lifts
7.4 kmNaxSki area · 19 km of pistes · 5 lifts
8.9 kmLac de Moiry-Rochers de ParisDive site
6.4 kmLac de Géronde-PlageDive site
12 kmLes IlesDive site
19 kmNature around Grimentz
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Grimentz
Earthquakes around Grimentz
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 record89within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 31 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 111 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 108 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 25 km
Towns and villages around Grimentz
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mission1.8 kmAyer1.9 kmSaint-Jean2 kmMayoux3.4 kmVissoie4 kmMottec4.4 kmPinsec4.6 kmSaint-Luc4.8 kmZinal6.6 kmFang6.8 kmBarma7.6 kmChandolin8 kmSoussillon8.8 kmVercorin9.1 kmItravers10 kmBriey Dessus10 kmNiouc10 kmLoye10 kmErdesson11 kmChalais11 kmRéchy11 kmDailley11 kmMerdessonnet11 kmChippis11 kmGrône12 kmGranges12 kmNoës12 kmChampzabé12 kmSierre13 kmOllon13 kmCorin13 kmChermignon-d'en-Bas13 kmLoc13 kmMuraz (Sierre)13 kmFlanthey14 kmVeyras14 kmChelin14 kmChermignon14 kmChermignon-d'en Haut14 kmVenthône14 kmMiège15 kmLens15 km
Grimentz from above
Around Grimentz41 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac de MoiryNature5.6 kmMoiry GlacierNature12 kmNavizenceNature12 kmTurtmann GlacierNature10 kmTracuit HutNature9.8 kmLac de LonaNature4.8 kmDufourspitzeMountain35 kmGrenzgipfelMountain35 kmZumsteinspitzeMountain36 kmSignalkuppeMountain37 kmDomMountain24 kmLyskammMountain35 kmZinal / GrimentzSki area2.7 kmSaint Luc - ChandolinSki area7.4 kmVercorinSki area7.4 kmNaxSki area8.9 kmLac de Moiry-Rochers de ParisDive site6.4 kmLac de Géronde-PlageDive site12 kmLes IlesDive site19 kmGrimentzMonumentunder 100 mAyerMonument1.9 kmSaint-JeanMonument1.8 kmCatholic Church St. NicolasMonument13 kmSierreMonument13 kmEvolèneMonument9.8 kmLensMonument15 kmHérémenceMonument14 kmMusée des patoisants et costumesMuseum3.9 kmMoulins de Saint-LucMuseum4.6 kmMuseum EvolèneMuseum9.8 kmValais museum of viticulture and wineMuseum13 kmRilke StiftungMuseum13 kmSt-LucStation4.8 kmTignousaStation6.0 kmSierre/SidersStation13 kmSionPlace18 kmSierrePlace13 kmContheyPlace22 kmCrans-MontanaPlace16 kmLeukPlace16 kmSavièsePlace19 km
Postal code
3961
Getting to Grimentz
Bern AirportBRN
82 kmLugano AirportLUG
105 kmMilan Malpensa International AirportMXP
108 kmSt-LucRailway station
4.8 kmTignousaRailway station
6 kmSierre/SidersRailway station
13 kmPlaces near Grimentz
Places with a climate like Grimentz
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Grimentz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Grimentz.
What is the hottest month in Grimentz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Grimentz?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Grimentz?
May is the wettest month with about 95 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Grimentz?
The postal code of Grimentz is 3961.