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.
Ludwigshöhe (mountain) at a Glance#
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
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -17° - -13° | -27° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 10.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -18° - -14° | -28° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 9.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -18° - -14° | -28° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 9.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -17° - -13° | -26° | 22 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -12° - -8° | -19° | 19 mm | overcast | 80% | 7.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Poor | -8° - -5° | -15° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 7.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Poor | -4° - -2° | -10° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 7.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Poor | -3° - -1° | -8° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.9h |
| September | Poor | -5° - -4° | -12° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 6.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -9° - -7° | -16° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 7.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -13° - -10° | -22° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 9.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -15° - -11° | -25° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 10.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
