Saas-Grund ski resort
Saas-Grund is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Saas-Grund. The village sits at 1559 m and the ski area (Saastal) tops out at 3200 m (Hohsaas), a vertical drop of 1641 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 3200 m.
Snow and season in Saas-Grund
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 (1559 m) and the slopes (3200 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-Grund: 1991–2020 normals
In Saas-Grund (1559 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.8 °C. The warmest month is July (14.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.0 °C). About 625 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (69 mm) with a minimum in February (33 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (191 h). On average there are 147 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.3 °C and the absolute minimum −13.3 °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 | −3.0 °C | 8.0 °C | −13.3 °C | 46 | 97 | 29 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.3 °C | 10.4 °C | −13.3 °C | 33 | 112 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.5 °C | 14.4 °C | −9.9 °C | 38 | 155 | 23 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.1 °C | 17.8 °C | −6.1 °C | 45 | 151 | 13 | 0 |
| May | 9.3 °C | 22.5 °C | −1.8 °C | 69 | 160 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 13.1 °C | 26.5 °C | 1.8 °C | 59 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 14.9 °C | 27.3 °C | 4.4 °C | 56 | 191 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 14.6 °C | 27.1 °C | 3.7 °C | 62 | 181 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 10.6 °C | 22.8 °C | 0.3 °C | 44 | 160 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.4 °C | 18.8 °C | −3.9 °C | 57 | 137 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.1 °C | 13.8 °C | −9.3 °C | 61 | 91 | 18 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.2 °C | 8.4 °C | −12.5 °C | 54 | 85 | 27 | 0 |
| Year | 5.8 °C | 27.3 °C | −13.3 °C | 625 | 1696 | 147 | 13 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Grächen (12 km, 1605 m), Visp (21 km, 639 m), Zermatt (21 km, 1638 m), adjusted to the elevation of Saas-Grund (1559 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Saas-Fee (8 km · 1800–3600 m)
- Weather Saas-Almagell (9 km · 1672–2400 m)
- Weather Grächen (12 km · 1619–2868 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (13 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Unterbäch (19 km · 1230–2500 m)
- Weather Zermatt (21 km · 1608–3883 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Saas-Balen
- Weather Eisten
- Weather Saas-Fee
- Weather Saas-Almagell
- Weather Staldenried
- Weather Simplon
- Weather Grächen
- Weather St. Niklaus
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saas-Grund
How high is Saas-Grund?
The village of Saas-Grund is at 1559 m and the ski area rises to 3200 m (Hohsaas), a vertical drop of 1641 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Saas-Grund?
Expect about 10 °C less at the summit (3200 m) than in the village (1559 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3200 m.
When does it snow in Saas-Grund?
In the village (1559 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-Grund?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Hohsaas (3200 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-Grund?
The warmest month in Saas-Grund is July, averaging 14.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Saas-Grund per year?
Saas-Grund receives about 625 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (69 mm), the driest February (33 mm).
When is the best time to visit Saas-Grund?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.9 °C on average, 191 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.