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Sion Weather in February

Sion in February

The short of it: Sion in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 21° · rain 204 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Sion brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 21°, with about 204 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Sion runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Pólvora, 30 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Sion, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 16 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PólvoraSan Martín Department30 km SSE31°20°227 mm
HuicungoSan Martín Department39 km N33°21°148 mm
Costa RicaSan Martín Department46 km NNE33°21°141 mm
JuanjuíSan Martín Department55 km N33°21°137 mm
PajarilloSan Martín Department55 km NNE33°21°134 mm
La VictoriaSan Martín Department59 km N33°21°133 mm
Dos de MayoSan Martín Department61 km NNW32°20°139 mm
LedoySan Martín Department62 km NNE33°21°129 mm

The Almanac · Sion Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Sion by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°188 mm5 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
February32°21°204 mm5 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
March32°20°215 mm4 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April32°20°186 mm4 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
May31°20°193 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
June31°20°110 mm4 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
July31°20°97 mm4 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
August32°20°104 mm4 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
September32°20°124 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
October32°21°227 mm5 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
November32°21°275 mm5 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦
December32°21°208 mm5 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sion in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sion in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 204 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Sion?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Sion in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 41 min in June to 12 h 34 min in December.

Does it snow in Sion in February?

Hardly — February nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sion in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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