⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Monthey CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Monthey is 0.096 CHF /kWh right now.
Households in Monthey see wholesale prices set by Nord Pool / EPEX for the CH bidding zone. The 30-day rolling average sits at € 0.0753 /kWh — your retail bill adds taxes and grid fees on top.
Today's average
0.113 CHF /kWh
▲ 87% vs yesterday
Right now (15:00)
0.096 CHF /kWh
Cheapest hour (11:00)
0.088 CHF /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.179 CHF /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Monthey
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.113 CHF /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.060 CHF /kWh | ▼ 46% |
| Last 7 days | 0.055 CHF /kWh | ▼ 52% |
| Last 30 days | 0.069 CHF /kWh | ▼ 39% |
| Current month | 0.044 CHF /kWh | ▼ 61% |
| Previous month | 0.078 CHF /kWh | ▼ 30% |
| Same month last year | 0.065 CHF /kWh | ▼ 43% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 46.94 CHF / month (563.24 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Monthey
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh | CHF/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 91.99 CHF | 0.092 CHF |
| 03:00 | 94.66 CHF | 0.095 CHF |
| 04:00 | 95.38 CHF | 0.095 CHF |
| 05:00 | 104.35 CHF | 0.104 CHF |
| 06:00 | 123.15 CHF | 0.123 CHF |
| 07:00 | 130.23 CHF | 0.130 CHF |
| 08:00 | 118.54 CHF | 0.119 CHF |
| 09:00 | 101.67 CHF | 0.102 CHF |
| 10:00 | 91.90 CHF | 0.092 CHF |
| 11:00 ← cheapest | 87.65 CHF | 0.088 CHF |
| 12:00 | 88.12 CHF | 0.088 CHF |
| 13:00 | 88.29 CHF | 0.088 CHF |
| 14:00 | 89.36 CHF | 0.089 CHF |
| 15:00 | 96.41 CHF | 0.096 CHF |
| 16:00 | 105.60 CHF | 0.106 CHF |
| 17:00 | 119.47 CHF | 0.119 CHF |
| 18:00 | 139.11 CHF | 0.139 CHF |
| 19:00 | 165.42 CHF | 0.165 CHF |
| 20:00 ← peak | 179.21 CHF | 0.179 CHF |
| 21:00 | 156.23 CHF | 0.156 CHF |
| 22:00 | 124.61 CHF | 0.125 CHF |
| 23:00 | 120.58 CHF | 0.121 CHF |
What things cost today — Monthey
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | 525.93 CHF | 675.89 CHF | 1,075.29 CHF |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 657.41 CHF | 844.86 CHF | 1,344.11 CHF |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 10.52 CHF | 13.52 CHF | 21.51 CHF |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 3,944.44 CHF | 5,069.18 CHF | 8,064.64 CHF |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 1.75 CHF | 2.25 CHF | 3.58 CHF |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 70.12 CHF | 90.12 CHF | 143.37 CHF |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 122.72 CHF | 157.71 CHF | 250.90 CHF |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 28.93 CHF | 37.17 CHF | 59.14 CHF |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 28.93 CHF | 37.17 CHF | 59.14 CHF |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 52.59 CHF | 67.59 CHF | 107.53 CHF |
Last 31 days — Monthey
12-month price history — Monthey
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 0.044 CHF /kWh | 43.52 CHF |
| 2026-04 | 0.078 CHF /kWh | 78.36 CHF |
| 2026-03 | 0.123 CHF /kWh | 122.52 CHF |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF /kWh | 104.83 CHF |
| 2026-01 | 0.123 CHF /kWh | 122.55 CHF |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF /kWh | 104.92 CHF |
| 2025-11 | 0.107 CHF /kWh | 107.35 CHF |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF /kWh | 97.66 CHF |
| 2025-09 | 0.089 CHF /kWh | 88.64 CHF |
| 2025-08 | 0.073 CHF /kWh | 72.54 CHF |
| 2025-07 | 0.084 CHF /kWh | 83.75 CHF |
| 2025-06 | 0.058 CHF /kWh | 58.12 CHF |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Monthey
- Cheapest hour today: 11:00 CEST at € 0.0954 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1950 /kWh in Monthey — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Monthey: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.13; at peak it's € 0.27 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Monthey: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 4.77.
- Typical monthly bill in Monthey: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 51 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0753 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Monthey
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 13:00 CEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Monthey is 11:00 CEST at € 0.0954 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — significantly. Today in Monthey the most expensive hour is 2.0× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 13:00 CEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-05-04 (CEST).