How high is Grimentz?

The village of Grimentz is at 1570 m and the ski area rises to 2900 m (Corne de Sorebois), a vertical drop of 1330 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Grimentz?

Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (2900 m) than in the village (1570 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2900 m.

When does it snow in Grimentz?

In the village (1570 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 Grimentz?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Corne de Sorebois (2900 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 Grimentz?

The warmest month in Grimentz is July, averaging 14.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −1.5 °C.

How much does it rain in Grimentz per year?

Grimentz receives about 701 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (81 mm), the driest February (40 mm).

When is the best time to visit Grimentz?

For warmth and sunshine: July (14.1 °C on average, 213 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Grimentz

Valais, 1570 m · summit 2900 m · continuously updated

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Temperature · last 4 and next 28 hours

Grimentz weather: the next 24 hours

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Grimentz 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

UV index

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

Freezing level

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Grimentz

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Evolène6 km Zinal8 km Saint-Luc9 km Vercorin11 km Chandolin13 km Thyon 200015 km Arolla16 km Veysonnaz18 km

7-day forecast for Grimentz

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Grimentz: showers, 8 to 15 °C, precipitation 0.5 mm (25 %), wind up to 12 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 5 to 10 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	8 °C	15 °C	0.5 mm	12 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	5 °C	10 °C	9.8 mm	12 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	4 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	6 °C	8 °C	2.5 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	4 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	mostly sunny	4 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	4 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1570 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Grimentz: rain from 13:00 to 16:00, 0.5 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 Grimentz

Wednesday 7 Oct in Grimentz, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 8 °C around 06:00, high 15 °C around 15:00. Rain from 13:00 to 16:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
01:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
02:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
03:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
04:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
05:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
06:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
07:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
08:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
09:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
10:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
11:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
12:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
13:00	light rain	12 °C	0.2 mm	4 km/h
14:00	light rain	13 °C	0.1 mm	0 km/h
15:00	showers	15 °C	0.2 mm	8 km/h
16:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
17:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
18:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
20:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
21:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
22:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
23:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Grimentz (1570 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+7 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2900 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Grimentz at the moment, neither at the summit (2900 m) nor in the village (1570 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 7 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 Grimentz

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Grimentz: showers, 8 to 15 °C, wind up to 12 km/h. Precipitation expected: 0.5 mm, 25 % probability.

Grimentz weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Grimentz: showers, 5 to 10 °C, wind up to 12 km/h. Precipitation expected: 9.8 mm, 95 % probability.

What is the temperature in Grimentz?

Today in Grimentz (1570 m): 8 to 15 °C. Tomorrow: 5 to 10 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 8 to 15 °C, averaging 11 °C.

Grimentz weekend weather

This weekend in Grimentz: Saturday showers, 6 to 8 °C; Sunday fog, 4 to 9 °C.

Will it rain in Grimentz this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Grimentz over the next 7 days, 12.8 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (9.8 mm).

What is the UV index in Grimentz?

Today in Grimentz (1570 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 Grimentz

The best day of the next 7 in Grimentz: Monday 12 Oct, mostly sunny, up to 12 °C.

Climate of Grimentz: 1991–2020 normals

In Grimentz (1570 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.1 °C on average) and the coldest February (−1.5 °C). About 701 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (81 mm) with a minimum in February (40 mm). The sun shines for about 1854 hours a year, mostly in July (213 h). On average there are 157 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.6 °C and the absolute minimum −12.4 °C.

5.9 °CMean annual temperature

701 mmPrecipitation per year

1854 hSunshine hours per year

157Frost days per year

3Summer 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	−1.4 °C	9.0 °C	−12.1 °C	50	111	28	0
Feb	−1.5 °C	9.6 °C	−12.4 °C	40	121	25	0
Mar	1.4 °C	13.0 °C	−9.8 °C	40	160	24	0
Apr	4.5 °C	16.3 °C	−6.3 °C	47	165	16	0
May	8.4 °C	20.4 °C	−1.7 °C	76	179	6	0
Jun	12.1 °C	24.4 °C	1.8 °C	75	193	1	0
Jul	14.1 °C	25.6 °C	4.3 °C	81	213	0	1
Aug	14.0 °C	25.3 °C	3.7 °C	79	196	0	1
Sep	10.3 °C	21.2 °C	0.9 °C	51	171	2	0
Oct	7.0 °C	18.3 °C	−3.3 °C	52	144	8	0
Nov	2.2 °C	13.9 °C	−8.2 °C	54	104	19	0
Dec	−0.5 °C	10.1 °C	−11.0 °C	56	97	27	0
Year	5.9 °C	25.6 °C	−12.4 °C	701	1854	157	3

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evolène / Villa (6 km, 1825 m), Montana (19 km, 1423 m), Zermatt (19 km, 1638 m), adjusted to the elevation of Grimentz (1570 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.