Les Mosses ski resort
Les Mosses is a ski resort in the canton of Vaud, in the municipality of Ormont-Dessous. The village sits at 1445 m and the ski area (Leysin-Les Mosses) tops out at 1900 m (Pic Chaussy), a vertical drop of 455 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 1900 m.
Snow and season in Les Mosses
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 (1445 m) and the slopes (1900 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 Les Mosses: 1991–2020 normals
In Les Mosses (1445 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.4 °C. The warmest month is July (13.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.4 °C). About 1383 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (157 mm) with a minimum in February (82 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.6 °C and the absolute minimum −14.1 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.4 °C | 9.5 °C | −14.1 °C | 99 |
| Feb | −1.8 °C | 11.0 °C | −13.3 °C | 82 |
| Mar | 1.2 °C | 14.5 °C | −10.3 °C | 90 |
| Apr | 4.2 °C | 16.2 °C | −6.7 °C | 90 |
| May | 8.0 °C | 20.7 °C | −2.2 °C | 136 |
| Jun | 11.7 °C | 24.7 °C | 1.2 °C | 136 |
| Jul | 13.6 °C | 25.2 °C | 3.8 °C | 157 |
| Aug | 13.5 °C | 25.6 °C | 3.1 °C | 156 |
| Sep | 10.0 °C | 21.4 °C | 0.2 °C | 109 |
| Oct | 6.4 °C | 18.1 °C | −4.3 °C | 104 |
| Nov | 1.5 °C | 14.4 °C | −9.5 °C | 104 |
| Dec | −1.6 °C | 10.3 °C | −12.9 °C | 120 |
| Year | 5.4 °C | 25.6 °C | −14.1 °C | 1383 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Château-d'Oex (10 km, 1028 m), Les Diablerets (11 km, 2964 m), Aigle (16 km, 381 m), adjusted to the elevation of Les Mosses (1445 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Les Diablerets (8 km · 1150–2971 m)
- Weather Leysin (9 km · 1260–2205 m)
- Weather Villars-sur-Ollon (9 km · 1300–2120 m)
- Weather Château-d'Œx (10 km · 960–1650 m)
- Weather Gryon (12 km · 1130–2120 m)
- Weather Rougemont (13 km · 1000–2156 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Ormont-Dessus
- Weather Rossinière
- Weather Leysin
- Weather Gsteig
- Weather Corbeyrier
- Weather Villeneuve (VD)
- Weather Château-d'Oex
- Weather Veytaux
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Les Mosses
How high is Les Mosses?
The village of Les Mosses is at 1445 m and the ski area rises to 1900 m (Pic Chaussy), a vertical drop of 455 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Les Mosses?
Expect about 3 °C less at the summit (1900 m) than in the village (1445 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1900 m.
When does it snow in Les Mosses?
In the village (1445 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 Les Mosses?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pic Chaussy (1900 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 Les Mosses?
The warmest month in Les Mosses is July, averaging 13.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Les Mosses per year?
Les Mosses receives about 1383 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (157 mm), the driest February (82 mm).
When is the best time to visit Les Mosses?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.