Valais, Switzerland
Massongex
Massongex is a village in Valais, Switzerland, 402 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,785 (2018). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now5°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population1,785
Local time06:27
46.24° N, 6.99° EElevation 402 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code1869October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month84mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Massongex at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:12 · 17:2110 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter68% · Moonrise 21:56Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
92 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
68 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 6.1 km
Weather in Massongex
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
5°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 88%
Today31 Oct15°5°
Sun1 Nov13°4°
Mon2 Nov9°2°
Tue3 Nov11°4°
Wed4 Nov14°5°
Thu5 Nov15°6°
Fri6 Nov14°7°
Sat7 Nov16°6°
Sun8 Nov15°7°
When to go to Massongex
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 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 55 | 64 | 66 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 61 | 24 | 22 |
| High | 5° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 10° | 6° |
| Low | -2° | -1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 68 | 75 | 69 | 92 | 98 | 100 | 102 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 93 |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
What's on in Massongex
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Massongex
Outdoors around Massongex
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing40Mountain huts28Viewpoints20Camp sites16Golf courses3Zoos2Theme parks2Hot springs & thermal baths2
La Mare au DiableCamp sites
0.2 kmZoo alpin des MarécottesZoos
0.3 kmMini zooZoos
0.4 kmLabyrinthe AventureTheme parks
0.9 kmThermes Parc (closed?)Hot springs & thermal baths
0.9 kmVertic-HalleClimbing
1.1 kmLes GiettesSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
4 kmLa MartinauxSki area · 3 km of pistes · 1 lifts
5.3 kmOvronnazSki area · 17 km of pistes · 7 lifts
12 kmLa Forclaz VDSki area · 2 km of pistes · 2 lifts
13 kmLe Duzillet-Gouille DuzilletDive site
5.6 kmLac de TaneyDive site
16 kmLac LiosonDive site
19 kmEcole de MissionDive site
20 kmNature around Massongex
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Massongex
Earthquakes around Massongex
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 record75within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 24 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 114 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 132 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 32 km
Towns and villages around Massongex
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Massongex from above
Around Massongex45 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lac de FullyNature11 kmLac de MorginsNature11 kmLac de ConcheNature10 kmGrotte aux FéesNature2.4 kmLac de VonnesNature11 kmLac de SalanfeNature12 kmÎle de PeilzNature18 kmSalagnon IslandNature23 kmAiguille VerteMountain34 kmGrande RocheuseMountain34 kmAiguille du JardinMountain34 kmLes DroitesMountain34 kmAiguille d'ArgentièreMountain32 kmAiguille de TrioletMountain36 kmLes GiettesSki area4.0 kmLa MartinauxSki area5.3 kmOvronnazSki area12 kmLa Forclaz VDSki area13 kmLe Duzillet-Gouille DuzilletDive site5.6 kmLac de TaneyDive site16 kmLac LiosonDive site19 kmSaint-MauriceMonument2.9 kmBexMonument2.3 kmFondation Ateliers d'artisteMonument2.8 kmBex railway stationMonument1.3 kmBridge across the Rhone between Bex and Saint MauriceMonument2.4 kmTemple de BexMonument2.0 kmFortifications de l'ArzillierMonument2.4 kmCastle in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, SwitzerlandMonument2.4 kmFort de CindeyMuseum2.7 kmFort du ScexMuseum3.2 kmSt-Maurice FortificationsMuseum2.3 kmSchloss Saint-MauriceMuseum2.4 kmVieux-Monthey museumMuseum3.5 kmMassongexStation0.3 kmStationStation1.3 kmMontheyStation3.0 kmVilleneuveFerry port18 kmLe BouveretFerry port19 kmMartigny-VillePlace17 kmMontreuxPlace22 kmContheyPlace24 kmSaint-MauricePlace2.9 kmBexPlace1.8 kmOllonPlace5.8 km
Postal code
1869
Getting to Massongex
Geneva International AirportGVA
68 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
77 kmBern AirportBRN
84 kmMassongexRailway station
0.3 kmBexRailway station
1.3 kmMontheyRailway station
3 kmVilleneuveChâteau-de-Chillon · Le Bouveret · Montreux · Saint-Gingolph
18 kmLe BouveretMontreux · Saint-Gingolph · Vevey-Marché · Villeneuve
19 kmPlaces near Massongex
Places with a climate like Massongex
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Massongex?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Massongex.
What is the hottest month in Massongex?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Massongex?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Massongex?
May is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Massongex?
The postal code of Massongex is 1869.