Saas-Fee ski resort
Saas-Fee is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Saas-Fee. The village sits at 1800 m and the ski area (Saastal) tops out at 3600 m (Mittelallalin), a vertical drop of 1800 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 3600 m.
Snow and season in Saas-Fee
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 (3600 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 Saas-Fee: 1991–2020 normals
In Saas-Fee (1800 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C. The warmest month is July (13.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.3 °C). About 646 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (76 mm) with a minimum in February (31 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (191 h). On average there are 155 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.5 °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) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.3 °C | 7.5 °C | −13.9 °C | 43 | 97 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.1 °C | 9.0 °C | −14.1 °C | 31 | 112 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.1 °C | 11.7 °C | −11.7 °C | 36 | 155 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.1 °C | 14.9 °C | −7.6 °C | 45 | 151 | 14 | 0 |
| May | 7.3 °C | 19.4 °C | −3.0 °C | 76 | 160 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 11.1 °C | 23.6 °C | 0.7 °C | 66 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 13.1 °C | 24.5 °C | 3.5 °C | 60 | 191 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 12.9 °C | 24.4 °C | 2.7 °C | 68 | 181 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 9.3 °C | 20.7 °C | −0.4 °C | 49 | 160 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.7 °C | 17.3 °C | −4.6 °C | 59 | 137 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.6 °C | 13.1 °C | −10.1 °C | 63 | 91 | 20 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.3 °C | 8.0 °C | −12.8 °C | 50 | 85 | 28 | 0 |
| Year | 4.5 °C | 24.5 °C | −14.1 °C | 646 | 1696 | 155 | 12 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Grächen (13 km, 1605 m), Zermatt (13 km, 1638 m), Gornergrat (15 km, 3129 m), adjusted to the elevation of Saas-Fee (1800 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Saas-Almagell (6 km · 1672–2400 m)
- Weather Saas-Grund (8 km · 1559–3200 m)
- Weather Grächen (13 km · 1619–2868 m)
- Weather Zermatt (13 km · 1608–3883 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (19 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Zinal (20 km · 1675–2900 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Saas-Balen
- Weather Saas-Almagell
- Weather Saas-Grund
- Weather Täsch
- Weather Randa
- Weather Eisten
- Weather St. Niklaus
- Weather Grächen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saas-Fee
How high is Saas-Fee?
The village of Saas-Fee is at 1800 m and the ski area rises to 3600 m (Mittelallalin), a vertical drop of 1800 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Saas-Fee?
Expect about 11 °C less at the summit (3600 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 3600 m.
When does it snow in Saas-Fee?
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 Saas-Fee?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Mittelallalin (3600 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 Saas-Fee?
The warmest month in Saas-Fee is July, averaging 13.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Saas-Fee per year?
Saas-Fee receives about 646 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (76 mm), the driest February (31 mm).
When is the best time to visit Saas-Fee?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.1 °C on average, 191 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.