Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses ski resort
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses is a ski resort in the canton of Vaud, in the municipality of Sainte-Croix. The village sits at 1180 m and the ski area (Jura vaudois) tops out at 1600 m (Chasseron), a vertical drop of 420 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 1600 m.
Snow and season in Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1180 m) and the slopes (1600 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 Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses: 1991–2020 normals
In Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses (1180 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.4 °C. The warmest month is July (14.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.1 °C). About 1264 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (122 mm) with a minimum in February (84 mm). The sun shines for about 1705 hours a year, mostly in July (218 h). On average there are 120 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.3 °C and the absolute minimum −12.0 °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 | −1.1 °C | 9.0 °C | −12.0 °C | 102 | 85 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.0 °C | 10.0 °C | −11.6 °C | 84 | 100 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.9 °C | 13.3 °C | −8.4 °C | 88 | 144 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.2 °C | 17.3 °C | −5.3 °C | 88 | 157 | 11 | 0 |
| May | 9.2 °C | 21.2 °C | −0.7 °C | 114 | 175 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.9 °C | 24.7 °C | 2.8 °C | 113 | 196 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul | 14.9 °C | 26.3 °C | 5.5 °C | 112 | 218 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug | 14.7 °C | 25.6 °C | 4.9 °C | 117 | 201 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep | 10.7 °C | 20.8 °C | 1.6 °C | 100 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.2 °C | 17.9 °C | −2.5 °C | 118 | 118 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.6 °C | 13.6 °C | −7.1 °C | 106 | 82 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.2 °C | 10.0 °C | −10.5 °C | 122 | 77 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 6.4 °C | 26.3 °C | −12.0 °C | 1264 | 1705 | 120 | 5 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Bullet / La Frétaz (4 km, 1205 m), Mathod (11 km, 435 m), La Brévine (18 km, 1050 m), adjusted to the elevation of Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses (1180 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather La Robella (5 km · 780–1450 m)
- Weather Vallée de Joux (35 km · 1010–1500 m)
- Weather Les Bugnenets-Savagnières (46 km · 1090–1460 m)
- Weather Moléson-sur-Gruyères (49 km · 1100–2002 m)
- Weather Les Paccots (50 km · 1060–1500 m)
- Weather La Berra (51 km · 1000–1700 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Bullet
- Weather La Côte-aux-Fées
- Weather Vugelles-La Mothe
- Weather Orges
- Weather Novalles
- Weather Vuiteboeuf
- Weather Baulmes
- Weather Champvent
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses
How high is Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
The village of Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses is at 1180 m and the ski area rises to 1600 m (Chasseron), a vertical drop of 420 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
Expect about 3 °C less at the summit (1600 m) than in the village (1180 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1600 m.
When does it snow in Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
In the village (1180 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December 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 Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Chasseron (1600 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 Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
The warmest month in Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses is July, averaging 14.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses per year?
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses receives about 1264 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (122 mm), the driest February (84 mm).
When is the best time to visit Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.9 °C on average, 218 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.