Rosswald ski resort
Rosswald is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Termen. The village sits at 1800 m and the ski area tops out at 2500 m (Fleschbode), a vertical drop of 700 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 2500 m.
Snow and season in Rosswald
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 (1800 m) and the slopes (2500 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 Rosswald: 1991–2020 normals
In Rosswald (1800 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.6 °C. The warmest month is July (12.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.4 °C). About 894 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (101 mm) with a minimum in September (51 mm). On average there are 182 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.9 °C and the absolute minimum −15.8 °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 | −4.4 °C | 6.2 °C | −15.8 °C | 86 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.8 °C | 7.6 °C | −14.9 °C | 59 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −1.0 °C | 10.0 °C | −12.9 °C | 68 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.4 °C | 12.7 °C | −9.0 °C | 56 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 6.2 °C | 17.2 °C | −4.6 °C | 87 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.4 °C | 22.7 °C | −0.3 °C | 69 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul | 12.2 °C | 23.9 °C | 1.8 °C | 77 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 12.0 °C | 23.4 °C | 1.4 °C | 82 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 8.3 °C | 19.6 °C | −2.4 °C | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.9 °C | 15.9 °C | −6.0 °C | 74 | 12 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.3 °C | 11.2 °C | −11.6 °C | 86 | 23 | 0 |
| Dec | −3.4 °C | 7.0 °C | −14.5 °C | 101 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 3.6 °C | 23.9 °C | −15.8 °C | 894 | 182 | 13 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Eggishorn (13 km, 2892 m), Visp (18 km, 639 m), Blatten, Lötschental (23 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rosswald (1800 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Riederalp (8 km · 1925–2869 m)
- Weather Belalp (9 km · 2094–3100 m)
- Weather Fiesch-Eggishorn (12 km · 1050–2869 m)
- Weather Bettmeralp (12 km · 1950–2869 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (13 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Bellwald (16 km · 1560–2560 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Bister
- Weather Mörel-Filet
- Weather Riederalp
- Weather Grengiols
- Weather Ried-Brig
- Weather Naters
- Weather Brig-Glis
- Weather Bettmeralp
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rosswald
How high is Rosswald?
The village of Rosswald is at 1800 m and the ski area rises to 2500 m (Fleschbode), a vertical drop of 700 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Rosswald?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2500 m) than in the village (1800 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2500 m.
When does it snow in Rosswald?
In the village (1800 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 Rosswald?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Fleschbode (2500 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 Rosswald?
The warmest month in Rosswald is July, averaging 12.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Rosswald per year?
Rosswald receives about 894 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (101 mm), the driest September (51 mm).
When is the best time to visit Rosswald?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.2 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.