Anzère ski resort
Anzère is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Ayent. The village sits at 1500 m and the ski area tops out at 2420 m (Pas de Maimbré), a vertical drop of 920 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2420 m.
Snow and season in Anzère
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1500 m) and the slopes (2420 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Anzère: 1991–2020 normals
In Anzère (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.8 °C. The warmest month is July (14.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.2 °C). About 887 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (104 mm) with a minimum in September (53 mm). The sun shines for about 2171 hours a year, mostly in July (246 h). On average there are 135 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.4 °C and the absolute minimum −12.7 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.2 °C | 8.4 °C | −12.7 °C | 90 | 136 | 28 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.9 °C | 9.8 °C | −12.7 °C | 74 | 144 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.4 °C | 13.6 °C | −9.8 °C | 62 | 184 | 21 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.8 °C | 16.8 °C | −6.2 °C | 55 | 191 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 8.8 °C | 21.5 °C | −1.5 °C | 80 | 202 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.5 °C | 25.4 °C | 2.0 °C | 72 | 223 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 14.5 °C | 26.4 °C | 4.6 °C | 78 | 246 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 14.2 °C | 26.3 °C | 3.9 °C | 85 | 234 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 10.5 °C | 21.6 °C | 0.7 °C | 53 | 202 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.7 °C | 18.1 °C | −3.4 °C | 61 | 169 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.7 °C | 13.4 °C | −8.5 °C | 73 | 123 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.4 °C | 9.2 °C | −11.8 °C | 104 | 117 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 5.8 °C | 26.4 °C | −12.7 °C | 887 | 2171 | 135 | 12 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Montana (6 km, 1423 m), Sion (14 km, 482 m), Les Diablerets (16 km, 2964 m), adjusted to the elevation of Anzère (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Crans-Montana (6 km · 1500–2927 m)
- Weather Lenk (12 km · 1068–2100 m)
- Weather Vercorin (14 km · 1320–2370 m)
- Weather Veysonnaz (16 km · 1300–2460 m)
- Weather Chandolin (17 km · 1936–3025 m)
- Weather Gstaad (18 km · 1050–2971 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Arbaz
- Weather Icogne
- Weather Lens
- Weather Lauenen
- Weather Saint-Léonard
- Weather Crans-Montana
- Weather Grimisuat
- Weather Savièse
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Anzère
How high is Anzère?
The village of Anzère is at 1500 m and the ski area rises to 2420 m (Pas de Maimbré), a vertical drop of 920 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Anzère?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2420 m) than in the village (1500 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2420 m.
When does it snow in Anzère?
In the village (1500 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Anzère?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pas de Maimbré (2420 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Anzère?
The warmest month in Anzère is July, averaging 14.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Anzère per year?
Anzère receives about 887 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (104 mm), the driest September (53 mm).
When is the best time to visit Anzère?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.5 °C on average, 246 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.