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.
Helsenhorn at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 38
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -7° | -17° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -7° | -17° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 59 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 54 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 56 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 0° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 8° | 2° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 0° - 5° | -2° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -3° | -13° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |