Eischoll ski resort
Eischoll is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Eischoll. The village sits at 1220 m and the ski area tops out at 2100 m (Ergischer Galm), a vertical drop of 880 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 2100 m.
Snow and season in Eischoll
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1220 m) and the slopes (2100 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 Eischoll: 1991–2020 normals
In Eischoll (1220 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.0 °C. The warmest month is July (16.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.0 °C). About 675 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (72 mm) with a minimum in September (42 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.5 °C and the absolute minimum −14.3 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.0 °C | 8.0 °C | −14.3 °C | 61 |
| Feb | −1.4 °C | 11.3 °C | −13.1 °C | 42 |
| Mar | 3.3 °C | 16.7 °C | −9.0 °C | 48 |
| Apr | 7.2 °C | 20.0 °C | −5.5 °C | 46 |
| May | 11.2 °C | 24.8 °C | −1.5 °C | 67 |
| Jun | 14.9 °C | 28.7 °C | 2.4 °C | 53 |
| Jul | 16.6 °C | 29.5 °C | 4.8 °C | 57 |
| Aug | 16.0 °C | 29.0 °C | 3.9 °C | 61 |
| Sep | 12.0 °C | 24.7 °C | 0.5 °C | 42 |
| Oct | 7.4 °C | 20.1 °C | −4.1 °C | 59 |
| Nov | 1.8 °C | 14.5 °C | −9.8 °C | 67 |
| Dec | −2.3 °C | 9.0 °C | −13.4 °C | 72 |
| Year | 7.0 °C | 29.5 °C | −14.3 °C | 675 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Visp (6 km, 639 m), Grächen (11 km, 1605 m), Blatten, Lötschental (16 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Eischoll (1220 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Unterbäch (4 km · 1230–2500 m)
- Weather Grächen (11 km · 1619–2868 m)
- Weather Saint-Luc (13 km · 1650–3025 m)
- Weather Chandolin (13 km · 1936–3025 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (14 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Lauchernalp (14 km · 1969–3111 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Niedergesteln
- Weather Turtmann-Unterems
- Weather Unterbäch
- Weather Bürchen
- Weather Raron
- Weather Leuk
- Weather Ergisch
- Weather Agarn
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Eischoll
How high is Eischoll?
The village of Eischoll is at 1220 m and the ski area rises to 2100 m (Ergischer Galm), a vertical drop of 880 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Eischoll?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (2100 m) than in the village (1220 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2100 m.
When does it snow in Eischoll?
In the village (1220 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to February (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 Eischoll?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Ergischer Galm (2100 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 Eischoll?
The warmest month in Eischoll is July, averaging 16.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Eischoll per year?
Eischoll receives about 675 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (72 mm), the driest September (42 mm).
When is the best time to visit Eischoll?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.