Champoussin ski resort
Champoussin is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Val-d'Illiez. The village sits at 1580 m and the ski area (Portes du Soleil) tops out at 2000 m (Pointe de l'Au), 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 2000 m.
Snow and season in Champoussin
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 (1580 m) and the slopes (2000 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 Champoussin: 1991–2020 normals
In Champoussin (1580 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.6 °C. The warmest month is July (13.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.1 °C). About 1280 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (153 mm) with a minimum in February (75 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.7 °C and the absolute minimum −13.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −4.1 °C | 6.6 °C | −13.8 °C | 88 |
| Feb | −3.1 °C | 8.2 °C | −12.3 °C | 75 |
| Mar | 0.7 °C | 12.6 °C | −9.2 °C | 81 |
| Apr | 4.2 °C | 16.4 °C | −6.6 °C | 85 |
| May | 8.1 °C | 20.5 °C | −2.3 °C | 122 |
| Jun | 11.7 °C | 23.7 °C | 1.0 °C | 125 |
| Jul | 13.4 °C | 24.7 °C | 3.5 °C | 153 |
| Aug | 13.0 °C | 24.3 °C | 2.8 °C | 144 |
| Sep | 9.1 °C | 19.7 °C | −0.4 °C | 104 |
| Oct | 5.2 °C | 16.2 °C | −4.7 °C | 100 |
| Nov | −0.0 °C | 12.0 °C | −9.3 °C | 97 |
| Dec | −3.3 °C | 7.5 °C | −12.6 °C | 104 |
| Year | 4.6 °C | 24.7 °C | −13.8 °C | 1280 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evionnaz (13 km, 482 m), Aigle (14 km, 381 m), Les Diablerets (30 km, 2964 m), adjusted to the elevation of Champoussin (1580 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Les Crosets (3 km · 1670–2277 m)
- Weather Morgins (4 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Champéry (5 km · 1050–2277 m)
- Weather Torgon (11 km · 1100–2000 m)
- Weather Les Marécottes (13 km · 1100–2200 m)
- Weather Leysin (20 km · 1260–2205 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Monthey
- Weather Champéry
- Weather Troistorrents
- Weather Collombey-Muraz
- Weather Vérossaz
- Weather Evionnaz
- Weather Massongex
- Weather Vionnaz
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Champoussin
How high is Champoussin?
The village of Champoussin is at 1580 m and the ski area rises to 2000 m (Pointe de l'Au), a vertical drop of 420 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Champoussin?
Expect about 3 °C less at the summit (2000 m) than in the village (1580 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2000 m.
When does it snow in Champoussin?
In the village (1580 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 Champoussin?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pointe de l'Au (2000 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 Champoussin?
The warmest month in Champoussin is July, averaging 13.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Champoussin per year?
Champoussin receives about 1280 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (153 mm), the driest February (75 mm).
When is the best time to visit Champoussin?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.