Pizol ski resort
Pizol is a ski resort in the canton of St. Gallen, in the municipality of Bad Ragaz. The village sits at 520 m and the ski area tops out at 2222 m (Pizolhütte / Laufböden), a vertical drop of 1702 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 2222 m.
Snow and season in Pizol
In the lowlands winters are mild to cool with little lasting snow, sometimes persistent fog in autumn and winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (520 m) and the slopes (2222 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 Pizol: 1991–2020 normals
In Pizol (520 m), the mean annual temperature is 10.3 °C. The warmest month is July (19.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.9 °C). About 1045 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (139 mm) with a minimum in February (53 mm). The sun shines for about 1632 hours a year, mostly in July (201 h). On average there are 64 frost days and 12 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 32.6 °C and the absolute minimum −9.9 °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 | 0.9 °C | 13.7 °C | −9.9 °C | 66 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.1 °C | 14.9 °C | −8.0 °C | 53 | 100 | 14 | 0 |
| Mar | 6.4 °C | 19.9 °C | −4.3 °C | 72 | 136 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 10.4 °C | 24.2 °C | −0.7 °C | 69 | 157 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 14.4 °C | 28.2 °C | 4.1 °C | 94 | 170 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun | 17.6 °C | 31.3 °C | 7.2 °C | 114 | 184 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 19.3 °C | 32.6 °C | 9.7 °C | 120 | 201 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug | 19.0 °C | 31.5 °C | 9.1 °C | 139 | 186 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 15.0 °C | 26.8 °C | 5.1 °C | 91 | 151 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct | 11.0 °C | 24.0 °C | 0.4 °C | 76 | 121 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 5.7 °C | 19.3 °C | −4.1 °C | 74 | 78 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.8 °C | 14.4 °C | −8.2 °C | 75 | 66 | 16 | 0 |
| Year | 10.3 °C | 32.6 °C | −9.9 °C | 1045 | 1632 | 64 | 54 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Bad Ragaz (2 km, 497 m), Vaduz (14 km, 457 m), Chur (16 km, 556 m), adjusted to the elevation of Pizol (520 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Flumserberg (16 km · 1220–2222 m)
- Weather Brambrüesch (Chur) (17 km · 1600–2174 m)
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (23 km · 1100–3018 m)
- Weather Feldis/Veulden (24 km · 1470–2100 m)
- Weather Wildhaus (25 km · 1090–2076 m)
- Weather Unterwasser (26 km · 910–2262 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton St. Gallen
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Pfäfers
- Weather Vilters-Wangs
- Weather Sargans
- Weather Wartau
- Weather Jenins
- Weather Balzers
- Weather Maienfeld
- Weather Mels
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pizol
How high is Pizol?
The village of Pizol is at 520 m and the ski area rises to 2222 m (Pizolhütte / Laufböden), a vertical drop of 1702 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Pizol?
Expect about 10 °C less at the summit (2222 m) than in the village (520 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2222 m.
When does it snow in Pizol?
In the village (520 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to January (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 Pizol?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pizolhütte / Laufböden (2222 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 Pizol?
The warmest month in Pizol is July, averaging 19.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Pizol per year?
Pizol receives about 1045 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (139 mm), the driest February (53 mm).
When is the best time to visit Pizol?
For warmth and sunshine: July (19.3 °C on average, 201 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.