Hübschhorn

Mountain Alpine summit in Valais forming part of Lepontine Alps

Hübschhorn in Valais is an alpine summit accessed by routes for experienced hikers and mountaineers, offering high‑alpine terrain and valley panoramas.

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Hübschhorn
46.2380, 8.0572

How to Get to Hübschhorn #

Hübschhorn is a mountain in Valais best reached from the nearby valley villages and the town of Brig, which is the nearest rail hub. From Brig take local mountain roads toward the Simplon/Souf‑region and then proceed to the trailhead villages (for example Simplon or nearby alpine hamlets); from the trailheads access is on foot via marked mountain trails.

Train service to Brig is frequent from major Swiss cities, and from Brig you will need a local road transfer (car, taxi or bus where available) to reach the hiking start points.

Best Time to Visit Hübschhorn #

For hiking the Hübschhorn, the best window is midsummer (July-September) when high‑elevation routes are most likely to be snow‑free.

Summer (hiking season)
Jul-Sep · ≈5-15°C (alpine temperatures vary with elevation)
Warmer, snow‑free conditions on many routes make this the main period for hiking and alpine access.
Shoulder seasons
May-Jun, Oct · ≈-5-10°C
Conditions can be variable with early/late snow; weather changes quickly in the mountains, so be prepared.
Winter (snowy and cold)
Nov-Apr · well below freezing at altitude
Alpine conditions with significant snow and avalanche risk; suitable only for experienced winter mountaineers and ski tourers.

Weather & Climate near Hübschhorn #

Climate

Hübschhorn'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 (648 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
5.5 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 -5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.7 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 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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