Helsenhorn

Mountain Alpine peak in Valais on Swiss-Italian ridge

Helsenhorn in Valais is a high, glaciated Alp on the border with Uri. Climbers approach for multi-day ridge traverses and views down into the Rhone and Reuss valleys.

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Helsenhorn
46.3048, 8.1916
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Best Time to Visit Helsenhorn #

For Helsenhorn, the safest and most practical window for non-technical alpine hiking is midsummer (Jul-Sep) when snow is at its minimum; outside that window conditions can be cold and unpredictable.

Summer (best for access)
Jul-Sep · Valley 5-20°C; summit near or below 0-5°C
Warm conditions in the valleys and reduced snow make alpine approaches and hiking most accessible, though summit temperatures remain low.
Spring/Autumn (variable)
Apr-Jun, Oct-Nov · Valley 0-15°C; summit often around or below freezing
Unpredictable weather with possible late/early snow at higher elevations; good for experienced hikers who monitor conditions closely.
Winter
Dec-Mar · Valley often below 0-5°C; summit well below freezing
Heavy snow and avalanche risk make routes suitable only for well-equipped, experienced mountaineers.

Weather & Climate near Helsenhorn #

Climate

Helsenhorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 8°C. Moderate rainfall (672 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 1°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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