Grimentz ski resort
Grimentz is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Anniviers. The village sits at 1570 m and the ski area (Grimentz-Zinal) tops out at 2900 m (Corne de Sorebois), a vertical drop of 1330 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 2900 m.
Snow and season in Grimentz
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 (1570 m) and the slopes (2900 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 Grimentz: 1991–2020 normals
In Grimentz (1570 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.1 °C on average) and the coldest February (−1.5 °C). About 701 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (81 mm) with a minimum in February (40 mm). The sun shines for about 1854 hours a year, mostly in July (213 h). On average there are 157 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.6 °C and the absolute minimum −12.4 °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 | −1.4 °C | 9.0 °C | −12.1 °C | 50 | 111 | 28 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.5 °C | 9.6 °C | −12.4 °C | 40 | 121 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.4 °C | 13.0 °C | −9.8 °C | 40 | 160 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.5 °C | 16.3 °C | −6.3 °C | 47 | 165 | 16 | 0 |
| May | 8.4 °C | 20.4 °C | −1.7 °C | 76 | 179 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.1 °C | 24.4 °C | 1.8 °C | 75 | 193 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 14.1 °C | 25.6 °C | 4.3 °C | 81 | 213 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug | 14.0 °C | 25.3 °C | 3.7 °C | 79 | 196 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep | 10.3 °C | 21.2 °C | 0.9 °C | 51 | 171 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.0 °C | 18.3 °C | −3.3 °C | 52 | 144 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.2 °C | 13.9 °C | −8.2 °C | 54 | 104 | 19 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.5 °C | 10.1 °C | −11.0 °C | 56 | 97 | 27 | 0 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 25.6 °C | −12.4 °C | 701 | 1854 | 157 | 3 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evolène / Villa (6 km, 1825 m), Montana (19 km, 1423 m), Zermatt (19 km, 1638 m), adjusted to the elevation of Grimentz (1570 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Evolène (6 km · 1370–2680 m)
- Weather Zinal (8 km · 1675–2900 m)
- Weather Saint-Luc (9 km · 1650–3025 m)
- Weather Vercorin (11 km · 1320–2370 m)
- Weather Chandolin (13 km · 1936–3025 m)
- Weather Thyon 2000 (15 km · 2000–2460 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Evolène
- Weather Saint-Martin (VS)
- Weather Oberems
- Weather Grône
- Weather Hérémence
- Weather Mont-Noble
- Weather Chalais
- Weather Chippis
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grimentz
How high is Grimentz?
The village of Grimentz is at 1570 m and the ski area rises to 2900 m (Corne de Sorebois), a vertical drop of 1330 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Grimentz?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (2900 m) than in the village (1570 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2900 m.
When does it snow in Grimentz?
In the village (1570 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December 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 Grimentz?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Corne de Sorebois (2900 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 Grimentz?
The warmest month in Grimentz is July, averaging 14.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −1.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Grimentz per year?
Grimentz receives about 701 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (81 mm), the driest February (40 mm).
When is the best time to visit Grimentz?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.1 °C on average, 213 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.