Valais, Switzerland
Thyon
Thyon is a locality in Valais, Switzerland, 2,091 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now-3°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:02
46.18° N, 7.37° EElevation 2,091 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code1988October: high / low8° / 0°
Rain this month105mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Thyon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:00 · 18:3010 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:43Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month16°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-13°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
116 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
87 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Thyon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
-3°C
Today hour by hourSnow · wind 3 km/h · humidity 89%
Today24 Oct-2°-4°9 mm
Sun25 Oct3°1°22.6 mm
Mon26 Oct6°-2°
Tue27 Oct11°3°
Wed28 Oct8°5°1 mm
Thu29 Oct10°2°
Fri30 Oct7°0°
Sat31 Oct4°1°
Sun1 Nov6°-1°
Mon2 Nov5°1°
When to go to Thyon
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 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 53 | 50 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 21 |
| High | -3° | -1° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 3° | -2° |
| Low | -13° | -11° | -7° | -3° | 1° | 5° | 6° | 6° | 3° | 0° | -7° | -13° |
| Rain (mm) | 111 | 89 | 100 | 87 | 116 | 117 | 121 | 120 | 99 | 105 | 106 | 131 |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
What's on in Thyon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Thyon
Outdoors around Thyon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Climbing17Mountain huts15Camp sites10Viewpoints7Golf courses6Theme parks2Hot springs & thermal baths2Surf spots1
Golf Club de SierreGolf courses
0.6 kmStellplatz BiniiCamp sites
0.7 kmL'Arche des CrétillonsTheme parks
0.7 kmCamping MolignonCamp sites
0.8 kmHappylandTheme parks
0.9 kmVia FarinettaClimbing
1.3 kmNaxSki area · 19 km of pistes · 5 lifts
8.2 kmEvolèneSki area · 31 km of pistes · 5 lifts
10 kmMayens de ContheySki area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
11 km4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/ThyonSki area · 206 km of pistes · 80 lifts
12 kmLes IlesDive site
4.7 kmLac de Moiry-Rochers de ParisDive site
17 kmLac de Géronde-PlageDive site
18 kmNature around Thyon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Switzerland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Thyon
Earthquakes around Thyon
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 record87within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Gsteig 3 km ↓1954 · 22 km
5.5Usseglio 5 km ←1983 · 108 km
5.5Kriens 1 km ↓1964 · 117 km
5.4Lauenen 8 km ↘1954 · 20 km
Towns and villages around Thyon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Les Collons1.1 kmHérémence2.5 kmProlin2.6 kmLes Agettes2.9 kmMâche3.2 kmVex3.9 kmEuseigne4.1 kmMase5 kmLa Crettaz5 kmSuen5 kmVernamiège5.6 kmSaint-Martin5.6 kmLa Luette5.7 kmCouta6 kmTrogne6.3 kmLiez (St-Martin)6.5 kmNax6.8 kmPraz-Jean7.1 kmPralong8 kmEison8 kmVilletta8.8 kmArgnou (Ayent)9.3 kmVernec10 kmBlignou (Ayent)10 kmLannaz11 kmBotyre (Ayent)11 kmLa Place11 kmVilla (Ayent)11 kmSaxonne (Ayent)11 kmAyent12 kmSaint-Romain12 kmLuc12 kmEvolène12 kmFortunau (Ayent)12 kmAnzère13 kmVilla14 kmLa Tour14 kmLa Sage14 kmLa Giète Délé15 km
Thyon from above
Around Thyon41 places to see, do and reach nearby
Saint-Léonard underground lakeNature9.2 kmCleuson LakeNature8.9 kmMorge (tributary of the Rhône)Nature5.7 kmLac de TracouetNature7.3 kmBorgneNature6.9 kmLizerneNature7.2 kmDomMountain39 kmWeisshornMountain28 kmTäschhornMountain39 kmMatterhornMountain32 kmGrand Gendarme, Saas-FeeMountain39 kmDent BlancheMountain25 kmNaxSki area8.2 kmEvolèneSki area10 kmMayens de ContheySki area11 km4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/ThyonSki area12 kmLes IlesDive site4.7 kmLac de Moiry-Rochers de ParisDive site17 kmLac de Géronde-PlageDive site18 kmCatholic Church St. NicolasMonument2.5 kmHérémenceMonument2.1 kmValère CastleMonument5.8 kmTourbillon CastleMonument6.0 kmSionMonument5.4 kmGrande Dixence damMonument12 kmSion CathedralMonument5.8 kmEvolèneMonument12 kmValais history museum (collection)Museum5.8 kmValais Art MuseumMuseum5.9 kmFondation OpaleMuseum13 kmFormer Valais Nature MuseumMuseum5.9 kmMuseum EvolèneMuseum12 kmSionStation5.1 kmChâteauneuf-ContheyStation6.4 kmArdonStation8.3 kmSionPlace5.2 kmMartigny-VillePlace25 kmSierrePlace17 kmContheyPlace7.1 kmCrans-MontanaPlace17 kmSavièsePlace7.9 km
Postal code
1988
Getting to Thyon
Bern AirportBRN
82 kmGeneva International AirportGVA
97 kmAnnecy Meythet airportNCY
102 kmSionRailway station
5.1 kmChâteauneuf-ContheyRailway station
6.4 kmArdonRailway station
8.3 kmPlaces near Thyon
Places with a climate like Thyon
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Thyon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thyon.
What is the hottest month in Thyon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Thyon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thyon?
May is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Thyon?
The postal code of Thyon is 1988.