Charmey ski resort
Charmey is a ski resort in the canton of Fribourg, in the municipality of Val-de-Charmey. The village sits at 900 m and the ski area tops out at 1630 m (Vounetz), a vertical drop of 730 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 1630 m.
Snow and season in Charmey
In the foothills snow lies for a few weeks each winter and inversion fog is common in the valley bottoms.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (900 m) and the slopes (1630 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 Charmey: 1991–2020 normals
In Charmey (900 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.4 °C. The warmest month is July (16.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.8 °C). About 1050 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (126 mm) with a minimum in February (54 mm). The sun shines for about 1858 hours a year, mostly in July (237 h). On average there are 116 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.4 °C and the absolute minimum −10.4 °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 | 0.8 °C | 11.6 °C | −10.4 °C | 59 | 98 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.9 °C | 12.4 °C | −10.2 °C | 54 | 113 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.0 °C | 15.8 °C | −7.0 °C | 62 | 152 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.2 °C | 19.4 °C | −3.5 °C | 71 | 168 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 11.1 °C | 23.7 °C | 1.2 °C | 115 | 183 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.8 °C | 27.2 °C | 4.6 °C | 113 | 213 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 16.8 °C | 28.4 °C | 7.3 °C | 125 | 237 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 16.7 °C | 28.1 °C | 6.6 °C | 126 | 221 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 12.8 °C | 23.5 °C | 3.4 °C | 91 | 169 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 9.3 °C | 20.6 °C | −0.7 °C | 85 | 128 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.5 °C | 16.2 °C | −5.9 °C | 72 | 91 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.7 °C | 12.3 °C | −9.2 °C | 78 | 85 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 8.4 °C | 28.4 °C | −10.4 °C | 1050 | 1858 | 116 | 20 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Plaffeien (15 km, 1042 m), Le Moléson (16 km, 1974 m), Château-d'Oex (17 km, 1028 m), adjusted to the elevation of Charmey (900 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Jaun (7 km · 1015–1700 m)
- Weather La Berra (8 km · 1000–1700 m)
- Weather Schwarzsee (11 km · 1050–1750 m)
- Weather Schönried-Saanenmöser (14 km · 1230–2000 m)
- Weather Rougemont (15 km · 1000–2156 m)
- Weather Moléson-sur-Gruyères (15 km · 1100–2002 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Fribourg
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Crésuz
- Weather Jaun
- Weather Châtel-sur-Montsalvens
- Weather Broc
- Weather Botterens
- Weather Plasselb
- Weather Hauteville
- Weather La Roche
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charmey
How high is Charmey?
The village of Charmey is at 900 m and the ski area rises to 1630 m (Vounetz), a vertical drop of 730 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Charmey?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1630 m) than in the village (900 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1630 m.
When does it snow in Charmey?
In the village (900 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 Charmey?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Vounetz (1630 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 Charmey?
The warmest month in Charmey is July, averaging 16.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Charmey per year?
Charmey receives about 1050 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (126 mm), the driest February (54 mm).
When is the best time to visit Charmey?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.8 °C on average, 237 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.