Saint-Luc ski resort
Saint-Luc is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Anniviers. The village sits at 1650 m and the ski area (St-Luc/Chandolin) tops out at 3025 m (Bella Tola), a vertical drop of 1375 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 3025 m.
Snow and season in Saint-Luc
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 (1650 m) and the slopes (3025 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 Saint-Luc: 1991–2020 normals
In Saint-Luc (1650 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.5 °C. The warmest month is July (14.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.2 °C). About 750 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (78 mm) with a minimum in March (47 mm). The sun shines for about 1991 hours a year, mostly in July (228 h). On average there are 145 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.8 °C and the absolute minimum −13.0 °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 | −2.2 °C | 8.3 °C | −12.7 °C | 61 | 122 | 28 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.2 °C | 9.5 °C | −13.0 °C | 49 | 131 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.0 °C | 12.9 °C | −10.2 °C | 47 | 170 | 22 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.3 °C | 16.3 °C | −6.5 °C | 51 | 176 | 14 | 0 |
| May | 8.3 °C | 20.8 °C | −1.9 °C | 77 | 189 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.0 °C | 24.8 °C | 1.5 °C | 71 | 206 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 14.0 °C | 25.8 °C | 4.2 °C | 75 | 228 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug | 13.9 °C | 25.5 °C | 3.5 °C | 78 | 212 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep | 10.1 °C | 21.3 °C | 0.4 °C | 51 | 184 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.4 °C | 18.0 °C | −3.6 °C | 57 | 155 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.5 °C | 13.3 °C | −8.7 °C | 61 | 112 | 17 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.4 °C | 9.0 °C | −11.7 °C | 70 | 106 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 5.5 °C | 25.8 °C | −13.0 °C | 750 | 1991 | 145 | 9 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evolène / Villa (15 km, 1825 m), Montana (16 km, 1423 m), Grächen (16 km, 1605 m), adjusted to the elevation of Saint-Luc (1650 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Chandolin (5 km · 1936–3025 m)
- Weather Vercorin (8 km · 1320–2370 m)
- Weather Grimentz (9 km · 1570–2900 m)
- Weather Unterbäch (12 km · 1230–2500 m)
- Weather Zinal (13 km · 1675–2900 m)
- Weather Eischoll (13 km · 1220–2100 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Oberems
- Weather Ergisch
- Weather Agarn
- Weather Chippis
- Weather Sierre
- Weather Grône
- Weather Chalais
- Weather Salgesch
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saint-Luc
How high is Saint-Luc?
The village of Saint-Luc is at 1650 m and the ski area rises to 3025 m (Bella Tola), a vertical drop of 1375 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Saint-Luc?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (3025 m) than in the village (1650 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3025 m.
When does it snow in Saint-Luc?
In the village (1650 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 Saint-Luc?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Bella Tola (3025 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 Saint-Luc?
The warmest month in Saint-Luc is July, averaging 14.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Saint-Luc per year?
Saint-Luc receives about 750 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (78 mm), the driest March (47 mm).
When is the best time to visit Saint-Luc?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.0 °C on average, 228 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.