Champéry ski resort
Champéry is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Champéry. The village sits at 1050 m and the ski area (Portes du Soleil) tops out at 2277 m (Pointe de Mossette), a vertical drop of 1227 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 2277 m.
Snow and season in Champéry
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1050 m) and the slopes (2277 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 Champéry: 1991–2020 normals
In Champéry (1050 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.6 °C. The warmest month is July (16.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.0 °C). About 1149 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (138 mm) with a minimum in February (67 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.7 °C and the absolute minimum −10.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.0 °C | 9.6 °C | −10.5 °C | 79 |
| Feb | 0.0 °C | 11.3 °C | −9.1 °C | 67 |
| Mar | 3.7 °C | 15.7 °C | −6.2 °C | 73 |
| Apr | 7.2 °C | 19.3 °C | −3.5 °C | 76 |
| May | 11.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 0.7 °C | 110 |
| Jun | 14.7 °C | 26.7 °C | 4.1 °C | 112 |
| Jul | 16.4 °C | 27.7 °C | 6.6 °C | 138 |
| Aug | 16.0 °C | 27.4 °C | 5.9 °C | 129 |
| Sep | 12.1 °C | 22.8 °C | 2.7 °C | 94 |
| Oct | 8.3 °C | 19.4 °C | −1.4 °C | 90 |
| Nov | 3.0 °C | 15.2 °C | −6.2 °C | 87 |
| Dec | −0.3 °C | 10.6 °C | −9.3 °C | 93 |
| Year | 7.6 °C | 27.7 °C | −10.5 °C | 1149 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evionnaz (14 km, 482 m), Aigle (19 km, 381 m), Les Diablerets (33 km, 2964 m), adjusted to the elevation of Champéry (1050 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Les Crosets (3 km · 1670–2277 m)
- Weather Champoussin (5 km · 1580–2000 m)
- Weather Morgins (9 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Les Marécottes (10 km · 1100–2200 m)
- Weather Torgon (17 km · 1100–2000 m)
- Weather Ovronnaz (23 km · 1350–2500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Val-d'Illiez
- Weather Monthey
- Weather Evionnaz
- Weather Troistorrents
- Weather Vérossaz
- Weather Collombey-Muraz
- Weather Finhaut
- Weather Saint-Maurice
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Champéry
How high is Champéry?
The village of Champéry is at 1050 m and the ski area rises to 2277 m (Pointe de Mossette), a vertical drop of 1227 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Champéry?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2277 m) than in the village (1050 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2277 m.
When does it snow in Champéry?
In the village (1050 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (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 Champéry?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pointe de Mossette (2277 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 Champéry?
The warmest month in Champéry is July, averaging 16.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Champéry per year?
Champéry receives about 1149 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (138 mm), the driest February (67 mm).
When is the best time to visit Champéry?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.