Château-d'Œx ski resort
Château-d'Œx is a ski resort in the canton of Vaud, in the municipality of Château-d'Oex. The village sits at 960 m and the ski area (Pays-d'Enhaut) tops out at 1650 m (La Braye), a vertical drop of 690 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 1650 m.
Snow and season in Château-d'Œx
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 (960 m) and the slopes (1650 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 Château-d'Œx: 1991–2020 normals
In Château-d'Œx (960 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.6 °C. The warmest month is July (16.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.2 °C). About 1276 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (144 mm) with a minimum in February (76 mm). On average there are 127 frost days and 3 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 30.1 °C and the absolute minimum −13.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.2 °C | 10.6 °C | −13.5 °C | 93 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.4 °C | 12.7 °C | −12.8 °C | 76 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.5 °C | 17.6 °C | −8.6 °C | 84 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.1 °C | 21.3 °C | −4.3 °C | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 11.2 °C | 25.3 °C | 0.5 °C | 126 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.8 °C | 29.0 °C | 3.5 °C | 125 | 0 | 8 |
| Jul | 16.6 °C | 30.1 °C | 6.1 °C | 142 | 0 | 11 |
| Aug | 16.3 °C | 29.9 °C | 5.3 °C | 144 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep | 12.4 °C | 24.9 °C | 2.3 °C | 100 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 8.3 °C | 21.4 °C | −2.1 °C | 95 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.0 °C | 16.3 °C | −8.3 °C | 95 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.4 °C | 11.0 °C | −12.4 °C | 113 | 25 | 0 |
| Year | 7.6 °C | 30.1 °C | −13.5 °C | 1276 | 127 | 31 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Château-d'Oex (1 km, 1028 m), Le Moléson (13 km, 1974 m), Les Diablerets (17 km, 2964 m), adjusted to the elevation of Château-d'Œx (960 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Rougemont (5 km · 1000–2156 m)
- Weather Les Mosses (10 km · 1445–1900 m)
- Weather Schönried-Saanenmöser (10 km · 1230–2000 m)
- Weather Gstaad (11 km · 1050–2971 m)
- Weather Moléson-sur-Gruyères (13 km · 1100–2002 m)
- Weather Les Paccots (14 km · 1060–1500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Rougemont
- Weather Grandvillard
- Weather Rossinière
- Weather Haut-Intyamon
- Weather Gsteig
- Weather Ormont-Dessous
- Weather Jaun
- Weather Bas-Intyamon
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Château-d'Œx
How high is Château-d'Œx?
The village of Château-d'Œx is at 960 m and the ski area rises to 1650 m (La Braye), a vertical drop of 690 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Château-d'Œx?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1650 m) than in the village (960 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1650 m.
When does it snow in Château-d'Œx?
In the village (960 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 Château-d'Œx?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for La Braye (1650 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 Château-d'Œx?
The warmest month in Château-d'Œx is July, averaging 16.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Château-d'Œx per year?
Château-d'Œx receives about 1276 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (144 mm), the driest February (76 mm).
When is the best time to visit Château-d'Œx?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.