La Tzoumaz ski resort
La Tzoumaz is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Riddes. The village sits at 1500 m and the ski area (4 Vallées) tops out at 2200 m (Savoleyres), a vertical drop of 700 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 2200 m.
Snow and season in La Tzoumaz
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1500 m) and the slopes (2200 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 Tzoumaz: 1991–2020 normals
In La Tzoumaz (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.0 °C on average) and the coldest February (−1.1 °C). About 731 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (85 mm) with a minimum in April (42 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.6 °C and the absolute minimum −12.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.8 °C | 9.1 °C | −12.9 °C | 65 |
| Feb | −1.1 °C | 9.4 °C | −11.6 °C | 51 |
| Mar | 0.9 °C | 10.5 °C | −10.3 °C | 46 |
| Apr | 3.7 °C | 12.8 °C | −6.5 °C | 42 |
| May | 7.6 °C | 17.2 °C | −1.9 °C | 65 |
| Jun | 11.7 °C | 22.3 °C | 2.1 °C | 60 |
| Jul | 14.0 °C | 23.6 °C | 5.0 °C | 78 |
| Aug | 13.7 °C | 22.9 °C | 4.2 °C | 75 |
| Sep | 10.2 °C | 19.4 °C | 1.0 °C | 47 |
| Oct | 7.5 °C | 16.4 °C | −2.9 °C | 54 |
| Nov | 2.7 °C | 14.0 °C | −8.1 °C | 63 |
| Dec | 0.1 °C | 9.7 °C | −10.8 °C | 85 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 23.6 °C | −12.9 °C | 731 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Les Attelas (4 km, 2734 m), Sion (12 km, 482 m), Evionnaz (18 km, 482 m), adjusted to the elevation of La Tzoumaz (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Verbier (4 km · 1500–3330 m)
- Weather Nendaz (5 km · 1365–3330 m)
- Weather Bruson (10 km · 1080–2200 m)
- Weather Veysonnaz (10 km · 1300–2460 m)
- Weather Thyon 2000 (11 km · 2000–2460 m)
- Weather Ovronnaz (12 km · 1350–2500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Isérables
- Weather Saxon
- Weather Chamoson
- Weather Sembrancher
- Weather Nendaz
- Weather Vétroz
- Weather Conthey
- Weather Fully
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Tzoumaz
How high is La Tzoumaz?
The village of La Tzoumaz is at 1500 m and the ski area rises to 2200 m (Savoleyres), a vertical drop of 700 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in La Tzoumaz?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2200 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 2200 m.
When does it snow in La Tzoumaz?
In the village (1500 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 La Tzoumaz?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Savoleyres (2200 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 Tzoumaz?
The warmest month in La Tzoumaz is July, averaging 14.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −1.1 °C.
How much does it rain in La Tzoumaz per year?
La Tzoumaz receives about 731 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (85 mm), the driest April (42 mm).
When is the best time to visit La Tzoumaz?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.0 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−1.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.