Flims Laax Falera ski resort
Flims Laax Falera is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Flims. The village sits at 1100 m and the ski area (LAAX) tops out at 3018 m (Vorab Gletscher), a vertical drop of 1918 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 3018 m.
Snow and season in Flims Laax Falera
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 (1100 m) and the slopes (3018 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 Flims Laax Falera: 1991–2020 normals
In Flims Laax Falera (1100 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.0 °C. The warmest month is July (15.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.4 °C). About 1504 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (188 mm) with a minimum in February (84 mm). On average there are 113 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.0 °C and the absolute minimum −11.7 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.4 °C | 11.7 °C | −11.7 °C | 97 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.4 °C | 10.3 °C | −11.3 °C | 84 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.1 °C | 12.5 °C | −9.1 °C | 106 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.3 °C | 15.5 °C | −5.2 °C | 98 | 7 | 0 |
| May | 9.4 °C | 20.2 °C | 0.1 °C | 132 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 13.2 °C | 24.7 °C | 3.7 °C | 156 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 15.1 °C | 26.0 °C | 6.2 °C | 175 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 15.1 °C | 25.3 °C | 5.9 °C | 188 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 11.5 °C | 21.5 °C | 2.4 °C | 134 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.4 °C | 18.7 °C | −2.1 °C | 111 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.5 °C | 14.5 °C | −7.0 °C | 115 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.6 °C | 11.0 °C | −10.2 °C | 109 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 7.0 °C | 26.0 °C | −11.7 °C | 1504 | 113 | 20 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Crap Masegn (7 km, 2468 m), Elm (10 km, 958 m), Chur (20 km, 556 m), adjusted to the elevation of Flims Laax Falera (1100 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Laax (5 km · 1020–3018 m)
- Weather Elm (11 km · 980–2100 m)
- Weather Feldis/Veulden (14 km · 1470–2100 m)
- Weather Flumserberg (20 km · 1220–2222 m)
- Weather Brambrüesch (Chur) (20 km · 1600–2174 m)
- Weather Brigels (21 km · 1289–2418 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Trin
- Weather Laax
- Weather Falera
- Weather Sagogn
- Weather Schluein
- Weather Bonaduz
- Weather Safiental
- Weather Tamins
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Flims Laax Falera
How high is Flims Laax Falera?
The village of Flims Laax Falera is at 1100 m and the ski area rises to 3018 m (Vorab Gletscher), a vertical drop of 1918 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Flims Laax Falera?
Expect about 12 °C less at the summit (3018 m) than in the village (1100 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3018 m.
When does it snow in Flims Laax Falera?
In the village (1100 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December 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 Flims Laax Falera?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Vorab Gletscher (3018 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 Flims Laax Falera?
The warmest month in Flims Laax Falera is July, averaging 15.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Flims Laax Falera per year?
Flims Laax Falera receives about 1504 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (188 mm), the driest February (84 mm).
When is the best time to visit Flims Laax Falera?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.1 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.