Ludwigshöhe (mountain)

Mountain Pennine Alps summit near Monte Rosa massif

A summit in Valais within the Monte Rosa massif frequented by mountaineers. Ascents involve glacier travel, crevasse routes and alpine guides rather than casual hillwalking.

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Ludwigshöhe (mountain)
45.9167, 7.8639
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Best Time to Visit Ludwigshöhe (mountain) #

For Ludwigshöhe in the Valais Alps, the main window for climbing and trekking is July-September when high-alpine conditions are most stable.

High-alpine summer (best for climbs/hikes)
July-September · 0-10°C (summit); warmer in valleys
Snow and ice are reduced on high routes making mountain travel and climbing safer-this is the main season for alpine ascents.
Late spring / early autumn (variable)
June, October · -5-5°C (summit) to mild in valleys
Conditions can change rapidly; some routes may still have snow or early freezes-suitable for experienced parties monitoring conditions closely.
Winter (alpine conditions)
November-April · -20 to -5°C (summit depending on storms)
Winter mountaineering with significant snow, ice and avalanche risk-only for well-equipped, experienced parties.

Weather & Climate near Ludwigshöhe (mountain) #

Climate

Ludwigshöhe (mountain)'s climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -18°C to -1°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 37 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm), partly cloudy skies, and windy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-17° – -13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
10.6 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-18° – -14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
9.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-18° – -14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
9.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-17° – -13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -8°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-8° – -5°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

47 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-4° – -2°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

47 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-5° – -4°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 17 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-9° – -7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-13° – -10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
9.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and windy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° – -11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
10.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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