Chandolin ski resort
Chandolin is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Anniviers. The village sits at 1936 m and the ski area (St-Luc/Chandolin) tops out at 3025 m (Bella Tola), a vertical drop of 1089 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 3025 m.
Snow and season in Chandolin
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 (1936 m) and the slopes (3025 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 Chandolin: 1991–2020 normals
In Chandolin (1936 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.5 °C. The warmest month is July (12.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.8 °C). About 904 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (97 mm) with a minimum in September (57 mm). The sun shines for about 1839 hours a year, mostly in July (212 h). On average there are 158 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.4 °C and the absolute minimum −15.6 °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 | −4.8 °C | 5.7 °C | −15.6 °C | 86 | 110 | 28 | 0 |
| Feb | −4.3 °C | 7.1 °C | −15.5 °C | 68 | 119 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.8 °C | 11.3 °C | −12.2 °C | 62 | 159 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.6 °C | 14.9 °C | −8.8 °C | 58 | 164 | 17 | 0 |
| May | 6.6 °C | 19.4 °C | −4.1 °C | 86 | 178 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.3 °C | 23.3 °C | −0.6 °C | 78 | 192 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 12.3 °C | 24.4 °C | 1.9 °C | 83 | 212 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug | 12.0 °C | 24.0 °C | 1.2 °C | 88 | 194 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep | 8.1 °C | 19.5 °C | −2.0 °C | 57 | 169 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.3 °C | 15.8 °C | −6.1 °C | 65 | 143 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.8 °C | 10.9 °C | −11.4 °C | 76 | 103 | 19 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.0 °C | 6.6 °C | −14.6 °C | 97 | 96 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 3.5 °C | 24.4 °C | −15.6 °C | 904 | 1839 | 158 | 2 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Montana (11 km, 1423 m), Evolène / Villa (18 km, 1825 m), Visp (19 km, 639 m), adjusted to the elevation of Chandolin (1936 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Vercorin (5 km · 1320–2370 m)
- Weather Saint-Luc (5 km · 1650–3025 m)
- Weather Crans-Montana (12 km · 1500–2927 m)
- Weather Grimentz (13 km · 1570–2900 m)
- Weather Eischoll (13 km · 1220–2100 m)
- Weather Unterbäch (14 km · 1230–2500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sierre
- Weather Chippis
- Weather Salgesch
- Weather Noble-Contrée
- Weather Chalais
- Weather Agarn
- Weather Varen
- Weather Crans-Montana
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chandolin
How high is Chandolin?
The village of Chandolin is at 1936 m and the ski area rises to 3025 m (Bella Tola), a vertical drop of 1089 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Chandolin?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (3025 m) than in the village (1936 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3025 m.
When does it snow in Chandolin?
In the village (1936 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 Chandolin?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Bella Tola (3025 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 Chandolin?
The warmest month in Chandolin is July, averaging 12.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Chandolin per year?
Chandolin receives about 904 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (97 mm), the driest September (57 mm).
When is the best time to visit Chandolin?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.3 °C on average, 212 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.