La Robella ski resort
La Robella is a ski resort in the canton of Neuchâtel, in the municipality of Val-de-Travers. The village sits at 780 m and the ski area tops out at 1450 m (Chasseron (versant)), a vertical drop of 670 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 1450 m.
Snow and season in La Robella
In the foothills snow lies for a few weeks each winter and inversion fog is common in the valley bottoms.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (780 m) and the slopes (1450 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 La Robella: 1991–2020 normals
In La Robella (780 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C. The warmest month is July (17.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.9 °C). About 1164 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (113 mm) with a minimum in February (78 mm). On average there are 176 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.6 °C and the absolute minimum −10.7 °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 | 0.9 °C | 11.2 °C | −10.7 °C | 94 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.0 °C | 12.2 °C | −10.4 °C | 78 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.0 °C | 15.5 °C | −6.8 °C | 82 | 25 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.3 °C | 19.5 °C | −3.5 °C | 81 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 11.3 °C | 23.4 °C | 1.2 °C | 105 | 10 | 0 |
| Jun | 15.0 °C | 26.9 °C | 4.8 °C | 104 | 2 | 4 |
| Jul | 17.0 °C | 28.6 °C | 7.4 °C | 104 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 16.8 °C | 27.9 °C | 6.8 °C | 107 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep | 12.8 °C | 23.0 °C | 3.6 °C | 92 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 9.3 °C | 20.2 °C | −0.6 °C | 107 | 13 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.7 °C | 15.9 °C | −5.5 °C | 98 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.8 °C | 12.3 °C | −9.1 °C | 113 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 8.5 °C | 28.6 °C | −10.7 °C | 1164 | 176 | 16 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Bullet / La Frétaz (5 km, 1205 m), La Brévine (13 km, 1050 m), Mathod (16 km, 435 m), adjusted to the elevation of La Robella (780 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses (5 km · 1180–1600 m)
- Weather Vallée de Joux (40 km · 1010–1500 m)
- Weather Les Bugnenets-Savagnières (42 km · 1090–1460 m)
- Weather Moléson-sur-Gruyères (51 km · 1100–2002 m)
- Weather La Berra (52 km · 1000–1700 m)
- Weather Les Paccots (53 km · 1060–1500 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Neuchâtel
Nearby municipalities
- Weather La Côte-aux-Fées
- Weather Bullet
- Weather Mauborget
- Weather Grandevent
- Weather Novalles
- Weather Vugelles-La Mothe
- Weather Tévenon
- Weather Les Verrières
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Robella
How high is La Robella?
The village of La Robella is at 780 m and the ski area rises to 1450 m (Chasseron (versant)), a vertical drop of 670 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in La Robella?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1450 m) than in the village (780 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1450 m.
When does it snow in La Robella?
In the village (780 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 La Robella?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Chasseron (versant) (1450 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 La Robella?
The warmest month in La Robella is July, averaging 17.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.9 °C.
How much does it rain in La Robella per year?
La Robella receives about 1164 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (113 mm), the driest February (78 mm).
When is the best time to visit La Robella?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.0 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.