Totesee Lake
Alpine lake in Valais, mountain reservoir surroundings
Totesee sits near the Furka Pass as a small alpine lake beside the high mountain road; visitors stop for short hikes, reflections on glacier‑carved peaks and seasonal alpine wildflowers.
Totesee at a Glance#
Address: Totesee, Valais (Valais/Wallis), Switzerland - alpine lake in the Pennine Alps region
How to Get to Totesee#
Reachable by mountain trails from nearby villages in Valais; check local trail maps and alpine hut times. The nearest larger towns with public transit connections are Brig and Sion.
Tips for Visiting Totesee#
- Access often requires a hike from nearby alpine hamlets; bring map and proper gear.
- In summer, the lake is an excellent spot for a cool dip-water remains very cold even on hot days.
- Photographers should aim for early morning to catch mirror-like reflections before afternoon wind picks up.
Best Time to Visit Totesee#
Visit in summer for the most reliable access; alpine conditions can close paths earlier or later in the season depending on snowfall.
Weather & Climate near Totesee#
Totesee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1334 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 93 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 115 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 123 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 126 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
