Bellwald ski resort
Bellwald is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Bellwald. The village sits at 1560 m and the ski area tops out at 2560 m (Richenen), a vertical drop of 1000 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 2560 m.
Snow and season in Bellwald
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 (1560 m) and the slopes (2560 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 Bellwald: 1991–2020 normals
In Bellwald (1560 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.9 °C. The warmest month is August (13.0 °C on average) and the coldest February (−2.1 °C). About 1246 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (131 mm) with a minimum in February (86 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (216 h). On average there are 189 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.5 °C and the absolute minimum −13.7 °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 | −2.0 °C | 8.4 °C | −13.7 °C | 102 | 76 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.1 °C | 8.9 °C | −13.1 °C | 86 | 107 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.2 °C | 9.6 °C | −11.9 °C | 94 | 155 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.7 °C | 11.8 °C | −7.8 °C | 92 | 154 | 20 | 0 |
| May | 6.5 °C | 16.1 °C | −3.0 °C | 122 | 169 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.9 °C | 22.2 °C | 1.6 °C | 100 | 197 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul | 12.9 °C | 23.5 °C | 3.6 °C | 91 | 216 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 13.0 °C | 23.3 °C | 3.4 °C | 106 | 196 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 9.4 °C | 19.7 °C | −0.7 °C | 94 | 166 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct | 6.7 °C | 16.6 °C | −3.9 °C | 112 | 131 | 15 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.6 °C | 12.5 °C | −9.6 °C | 131 | 71 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.9 °C | 9.1 °C | −12.3 °C | 116 | 58 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 4.9 °C | 23.5 °C | −13.7 °C | 1246 | 1696 | 189 | 19 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Eggishorn (5 km, 2892 m), Ulrichen (13 km, 1346 m), Jungfraujoch (18 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Bellwald (1560 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Fiesch-Eggishorn (4 km · 1050–2869 m)
- Weather Bettmeralp (6 km · 1950–2869 m)
- Weather Riederalp (12 km · 1925–2869 m)
- Weather Belalp (15 km · 2094–3100 m)
- Weather Rosswald (16 km · 1800–2500 m)
- Weather Wengen (20 km · 1274–2343 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Fiesch
- Weather Lax
- Weather Ernen
- Weather Goms
- Weather Binn
- Weather Bettmeralp
- Weather Grengiols
- Weather Bister
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bellwald
How high is Bellwald?
The village of Bellwald is at 1560 m and the ski area rises to 2560 m (Richenen), a vertical drop of 1000 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Bellwald?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2560 m) than in the village (1560 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2560 m.
When does it snow in Bellwald?
In the village (1560 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 Bellwald?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Richenen (2560 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 Bellwald?
The warmest month in Bellwald is August, averaging 13.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −2.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Bellwald per year?
Bellwald receives about 1246 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (131 mm), the driest February (86 mm).
When is the best time to visit Bellwald?
For warmth and sunshine: August (13.0 °C on average, 196 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−2.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.