How high is Champex-Lac?

The village of Champex-Lac is at 1470 m and the ski area rises to 2188 m (La Breya), a vertical drop of 718 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Champex-Lac?

Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2188 m) than in the village (1470 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2188 m.

When does it snow in Champex-Lac?

In the village (1470 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 Champex-Lac?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for La Breya (2188 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 Champex-Lac?

The warmest month in Champex-Lac is July, averaging 14.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.5 °C.

How much does it rain in Champex-Lac per year?

Champex-Lac receives about 1712 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (194 mm), the driest September (99 mm).

When is the best time to visit Champex-Lac?

For warmth and sunshine: July (14.2 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Champex-Lac

Valais, 1470 m · summit 2188 m · continuously updated

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Champex-Lac weather: the next 24 hours

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Champex-Lac 15-day forecast

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Champex-Lac

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Bruson9 km La Fouly12 km Verbier12 km Les Marécottes14 km La Tzoumaz16 km Ovronnaz20 km Nendaz21 km Champéry24 km

7-day forecast for Champex-Lac

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Champex-Lac: showers, 9 to 13 °C, precipitation 3.5 mm (38 %), wind up to 26 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 5 to 12 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	9 °C	13 °C	3.5 mm	26 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	5 °C	12 °C	15.7 mm	18 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	4 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	6 °C	10 °C	2.8 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	overcast	4 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	2 °C	11 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	4 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1470 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Champex-Lac: rain from 12:00 to 17:00 then from 21:00 to 23:00, 3.5 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Champex-Lac

Wednesday 7 Oct in Champex-Lac, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 9 °C around 07:00, high 13 °C around 11:00. Rain from 12:00 to 17:00 then from 21:00 to 23:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
01:00	sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
02:00	sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
03:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
04:00	mostly sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
05:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
06:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	1 km/h
07:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
08:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
09:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
10:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
11:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	17 km/h
12:00	light rain	13 °C	0.2 mm	21 km/h
13:00	light rain	12 °C	0.7 mm	14 km/h
14:00	showers	12 °C	1.0 mm	22 km/h
15:00	showers	13 °C	1.2 mm	22 km/h
16:00	light rain	13 °C	0.2 mm	26 km/h
17:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	25 km/h
18:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	20 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	23 km/h
20:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	19 km/h
21:00	showers	12 °C	0.1 mm	20 km/h
22:00	showers	11 °C	0.1 mm	20 km/h
23:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	0.0 mm	19 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Champex-Lac (1470 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

2900 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Champex-Lac at the moment, neither at the summit (2188 m) nor in the village (1470 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls.

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

Weather today in Champex-Lac

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Champex-Lac: showers, 9 to 13 °C, wind up to 26 km/h. Precipitation expected: 3.5 mm, 38 % probability.

Champex-Lac weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Champex-Lac: showers, 5 to 12 °C, wind up to 18 km/h. Precipitation expected: 15.7 mm, 95 % probability.

What is the temperature in Champex-Lac?

Today in Champex-Lac (1470 m): 9 to 13 °C. Tomorrow: 5 to 12 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 8 to 14 °C, averaging 11 °C.

Champex-Lac weekend weather

This weekend in Champex-Lac: Saturday showers, 6 to 10 °C; Sunday overcast, 4 to 9 °C.

Will it rain in Champex-Lac this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Champex-Lac over the next 7 days, 22.0 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (15.7 mm).

What is the UV index in Champex-Lac?

Today in Champex-Lac (1470 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (moderate) around midday. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended between 11 am and 3 pm. 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 Champex-Lac

The best day of the next 7 in Champex-Lac: Monday 12 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 11 °C.

Climate of Champex-Lac: 1991–2020 normals

In Champex-Lac (1470 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.7 °C. The warmest month is July (14.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.5 °C). About 1712 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (194 mm) with a minimum in September (99 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.2 °C and the absolute minimum −12.2 °C.

5.7 °CMean annual temperature

1712 mmPrecipitation per year

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Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.

Month	Mean T	Abs. max	Abs. min	Precip. (mm)
Jan	−1.5 °C	8.4 °C	−12.2 °C	181
Feb	−1.5 °C	9.0 °C	−11.3 °C	142
Mar	1.0 °C	11.0 °C	−9.5 °C	144
Apr	3.9 °C	13.7 °C	−6.1 °C	153
May	7.9 °C	18.2 °C	−1.4 °C	155
Jun	12.0 °C	22.8 °C	2.3 °C	109
Jul	14.2 °C	24.2 °C	5.0 °C	105
Aug	13.9 °C	23.7 °C	4.4 °C	102
Sep	10.2 °C	19.7 °C	1.2 °C	99
Oct	7.1 °C	16.6 °C	−2.7 °C	146
Nov	2.2 °C	13.2 °C	−7.8 °C	194
Dec	−0.6 °C	9.2 °C	−10.6 °C	182
Year	5.7 °C	24.2 °C	−12.2 °C	1712

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Les Attelas (15 km, 2734 m), Evionnaz (18 km, 482 m), Col du Grand St-Bernard (19 km, 2472 m), adjusted to the elevation of Champex-Lac (1470 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.