How high is Crans-Montana?

The village of Crans-Montana is at 1500 m and the ski area rises to 2927 m (Plaine Morte), a vertical drop of 1427 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Crans-Montana?

Expect about 9 °C less at the summit (2927 m) than in the village (1500 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2927 m.

When does it snow in Crans-Montana?

In the village (1500 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 Crans-Montana?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Plaine Morte (2927 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 Crans-Montana?

The warmest month in Crans-Montana is July, averaging 14.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.3 °C.

How much does it rain in Crans-Montana per year?

Crans-Montana receives about 934 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (105 mm), the driest September (58 mm).

When is the best time to visit Crans-Montana?

For warmth and sunshine: July (14.5 °C on average, 241 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Crans-Montana

Valais, 1500 m · summit 2927 m · continuously updated

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Crans-Montana weather: the next 24 hours

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Crans-Montana 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Crans-Montana

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Anzère6 km Lenk11 km Vercorin12 km Chandolin12 km Leukerbad13 km Adelboden15 km Saint-Luc17 km Veysonnaz20 km

7-day forecast for Crans-Montana

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Crans-Montana: light rain, 10 to 13 °C, precipitation 1.3 mm (25 %), wind up to 12 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 4 to 11 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	light rain	10 °C	13 °C	1.3 mm	12 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	4 °C	11 °C	7.3 mm	9 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	3 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	5 °C	7 °C	5.8 mm	7 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	overcast	2 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	sunny	1 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	5 °C	15 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1500 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Crans-Montana: rain from 13:00 to 16:00, 1.3 mm in total. The rest of the day should stay dry. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Crans-Montana

Wednesday 7 Oct in Crans-Montana, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 10 °C around 05:00, high 13 °C around 16:00. Rain from 13:00 to 16:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
01:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
02:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
03:00	mostly sunny	11 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
04:00	mostly sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
05:00	sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
06:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
07:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
08:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
09:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
10:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
11:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
12:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
13:00	light rain	13 °C	0.4 mm	8 km/h
14:00	light rain	12 °C	0.6 mm	6 km/h
15:00	light rain	13 °C	0.3 mm	10 km/h
16:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
17:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
18:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
20:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
21:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
22:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
23:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Crans-Montana (1500 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+8 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2900 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Crans-Montana at the moment, neither at the summit (2927 m) nor in the village (1500 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 8 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 Crans-Montana

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Crans-Montana: light rain, 10 to 13 °C, wind up to 12 km/h. Precipitation expected: 1.3 mm, 25 % probability.

Crans-Montana weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Crans-Montana: showers, 4 to 11 °C, wind up to 9 km/h. Precipitation expected: 7.3 mm, 95 % probability.

What is the temperature in Crans-Montana?

Today in Crans-Montana (1500 m): 10 to 13 °C. Tomorrow: 4 to 11 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 7 to 15 °C, averaging 11 °C.

Crans-Montana weekend weather

This weekend in Crans-Montana: Saturday showers, 5 to 7 °C; Sunday overcast, 2 to 8 °C.

Will it rain in Crans-Montana this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Crans-Montana over the next 7 days, 14.4 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (7.3 mm).

What is the UV index in Crans-Montana?

Today in Crans-Montana (1500 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 Crans-Montana

The best day of the next 7 in Crans-Montana: Monday 12 Oct, sunny, up to 12 °C.

Climate of Crans-Montana: 1991–2020 normals

In Crans-Montana (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.8 °C. The warmest month is July (14.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.3 °C). About 934 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (105 mm) with a minimum in September (58 mm). The sun shines for about 2120 hours a year, mostly in July (241 h). On average there are 135 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.7 °C and the absolute minimum −13.0 °C.

5.8 °CMean annual temperature

934 mmPrecipitation per year

2120 hSunshine hours per year

135Frost days per year

12Summer 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	−2.3 °C	8.3 °C	−12.9 °C	92	132	28	0
Feb	−2.0 °C	9.5 °C	−13.0 °C	76	140	24	0
Mar	1.4 °C	13.4 °C	−9.9 °C	65	180	20	0
Apr	4.8 °C	17.1 °C	−6.2 °C	58	187	12	0
May	8.9 °C	21.7 °C	−1.4 °C	85	198	2	0
Jun	12.6 °C	25.5 °C	2.0 °C	79	218	0	2
Jul	14.5 °C	26.7 °C	4.6 °C	86	241	0	5
Aug	14.3 °C	26.3 °C	3.9 °C	92	229	0	4
Sep	10.4 °C	21.6 °C	0.7 °C	58	197	1	0
Oct	6.6 °C	18.1 °C	−3.3 °C	64	165	6	0
Nov	1.7 °C	13.3 °C	−8.6 °C	75	119	16	0
Dec	−1.4 °C	9.1 °C	−11.9 °C	105	114	25	0
Year	5.8 °C	26.7 °C	−13.0 °C	934	2120	135	12

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Montana (5 km, 1423 m), Adelboden (18 km, 1321 m), Sion (19 km, 482 m), adjusted to the elevation of Crans-Montana (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.