The village of Arolla is at 2000 m and the ski area rises to 3000 m (Fontanesses), a vertical drop of 1000 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Arolla?

Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (3000 m) than in the village (2000 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3000 m.

When does it snow in Arolla?

In the village (2000 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to April (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 Arolla?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Fontanesses (3000 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 Arolla?

The warmest month in Arolla is July, averaging 11.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −4.0 °C.

How much does it rain in Arolla per year?

Arolla receives about 749 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (85 mm), the driest February (39 mm).

When is the best time to visit Arolla?

For warmth and sunshine: July (11.6 °C on average, 212 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−4.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Arolla

Valais, 2000 m · summit 3000 m · continuously updated

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Temperature · last 4 and next 28 hours

Arolla weather: the next 24 hours

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Arolla 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

UV index

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

Freezing level

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Arolla

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Evolène13 km Grimentz16 km Zinal17 km Thyon 200020 km Bruson22 km Verbier23 km La Tzoumaz23 km Nendaz23 km

7-day forecast for Arolla

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Arolla: showers, 7 to 9 °C, precipitation 8.9 mm (55 %), wind up to 32 km/h. Tomorrow: snow showers, 2 to 9 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	7 °C	9 °C	8.9 mm	32 km/h
Tomorrow	snow showers	2 °C	9 °C	13.6 mm	17 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	snow grains	2 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	3 °C	6 °C	1.7 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	overcast	1 °C	6 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	sunny	1 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	6 °C	11 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 2000 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Arolla: rain from 12:00 to 18:00 then from 20:00 to 00:00, 8.9 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Arolla

Wednesday 7 Oct in Arolla, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, showers in the afternoon, showers in the evening. Low 7 °C around 03:00, high 9 °C around 13:00. Rain from 12:00 to 18:00 then from 20:00 to 00:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	mostly sunny	7 °C	0.0 mm	16 km/h
01:00	mostly sunny	7 °C	0.0 mm	18 km/h
02:00	mostly sunny	7 °C	0.0 mm	18 km/h
03:00	mostly sunny	7 °C	0.0 mm	16 km/h
04:00	mostly sunny	7 °C	0.0 mm	18 km/h
05:00	partly cloudy	7 °C	0.0 mm	18 km/h
06:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	18 km/h
07:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	21 km/h
08:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	22 km/h
09:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	24 km/h
10:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	20 km/h
11:00	light rain	9 °C	0.0 mm	24 km/h
12:00	light rain	9 °C	1.4 mm	20 km/h
13:00	showers	9 °C	1.4 mm	18 km/h
14:00	showers	9 °C	2.2 mm	25 km/h
15:00	showers	9 °C	2.4 mm	32 km/h
16:00	showers	9 °C	0.8 mm	28 km/h
17:00	light rain	9 °C	0.1 mm	28 km/h
18:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	28 km/h
19:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	23 km/h
20:00	showers	8 °C	0.1 mm	22 km/h
21:00	showers	8 °C	0.3 mm	23 km/h
22:00	showers	8 °C	0.1 mm	22 km/h
23:00	showers	8 °C	0.1 mm	19 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Arolla (2000 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

46 cmSnow at the summit · 3000 m

0 cmSnow in the village · 2000 m

+12 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2950 mRain-snow line

In Arolla the model gives 46 cm of snow at the summit (3000 m) and 0 cm in the village (2000 m). 12 cm of fresh snow are expected over the next 7 days.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Arolla

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Arolla: showers, 7 to 9 °C, wind up to 32 km/h. Precipitation expected: 8.9 mm, 55 % probability.

Arolla weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Arolla: snow showers, 2 to 9 °C, wind up to 17 km/h. Precipitation expected: 13.6 mm, 95 % probability.

What is the temperature in Arolla?

Today in Arolla (2000 m): 7 to 9 °C. Tomorrow: 2 to 9 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 6 to 11 °C, averaging 8 °C.

Arolla weekend weather

This weekend in Arolla: Saturday light rain, 3 to 6 °C; Sunday overcast, 1 to 6 °C.

Will it rain in Arolla this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Arolla over the next 7 days, 24.2 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (13.6 mm).

What is the UV index in Arolla?

Today in Arolla (2000 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Arolla

The best day of the next 7 in Arolla: Monday 12 Oct, sunny, up to 9 °C.

Climate of Arolla: 1991–2020 normals

In Arolla (2000 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.3 °C. The warmest month is July (11.6 °C on average) and the coldest February (−4.0 °C). About 749 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (85 mm) with a minimum in February (39 mm). The sun shines for about 1839 hours a year, mostly in July (212 h). On average there are 158 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.8 °C and the absolute minimum −14.9 °C.

3.3 °CMean annual temperature

749 mmPrecipitation per year

1839 hSunshine hours per year

158Frost days per year

2Summer days (≥ 25 °C)

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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	−3.9 °C	6.5 °C	−14.9 °C	50	110	28	0
Feb	−4.0 °C	7.1 °C	−14.9 °C	39	119	25	0
Mar	−1.3 °C	10.0 °C	−12.5 °C	41	159	24	0
Apr	1.8 °C	13.0 °C	−8.8 °C	50	164	17	0
May	5.7 °C	17.2 °C	−4.2 °C	84	178	6	0
Jun	9.5 °C	21.5 °C	−0.6 °C	82	192	1	0
Jul	11.6 °C	22.8 °C	2.0 °C	85	212	0	1
Aug	11.4 °C	22.3 °C	1.3 °C	85	194	0	1
Sep	7.8 °C	18.5 °C	−1.6 °C	57	169	2	0
Oct	4.6 °C	15.5 °C	−5.7 °C	58	143	8	0
Nov	−0.2 °C	11.5 °C	−10.8 °C	60	103	19	0
Dec	−2.9 °C	7.5 °C	−13.5 °C	56	96	26	0
Year	3.3 °C	22.8 °C	−14.9 °C	749	1839	158	2

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evolène / Villa (12 km, 1825 m), Les Attelas (20 km, 2734 m), Zermatt (21 km, 1638 m), adjusted to the elevation of Arolla (2000 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.