Laax ski resort
Laax is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Laax. The village sits at 1020 m and the ski area (LAAX) tops out at 3018 m (Vorab Gletscher), a vertical drop of 1998 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 Laax
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 (1020 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 Laax: 1991–2020 normals
In Laax (1020 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.5 °C. The warmest month is July (15.6 °C on average) and the coldest February (0.2 °C). About 1409 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (178 mm) with a minimum in February (77 mm). On average there are 113 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.2 °C and the absolute minimum −11.0 °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 | 0.3 °C | 12.4 °C | −11.0 °C | 91 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.2 °C | 10.7 °C | −10.6 °C | 77 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.6 °C | 12.7 °C | −8.5 °C | 98 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.7 °C | 15.5 °C | −4.8 °C | 91 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 9.8 °C | 20.2 °C | 0.6 °C | 122 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 13.6 °C | 24.9 °C | 4.2 °C | 147 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 15.6 °C | 26.2 °C | 6.7 °C | 164 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 15.5 °C | 25.5 °C | 6.4 °C | 178 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 12.0 °C | 21.8 °C | 3.0 °C | 126 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.9 °C | 18.9 °C | −1.6 °C | 104 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.1 °C | 14.8 °C | −6.3 °C | 108 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.3 °C | 11.5 °C | −9.5 °C | 102 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 7.5 °C | 26.2 °C | −11.0 °C | 1409 | 113 | 20 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Crap Masegn (7 km, 2468 m), Elm (14 km, 958 m), Chur (21 km, 556 m), adjusted to the elevation of Laax (1020 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (5 km · 1100–3018 m)
- Weather Feldis/Veulden (13 km · 1470–2100 m)
- Weather Elm (14 km · 980–2100 m)
- Weather Tschappina-Heinzenberg (16 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather Obersaxen Mundaun (18 km · 1300–2310 m)
- Weather Brigels (19 km · 1289–2418 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sagogn
- Weather Schluein
- Weather Flims
- Weather Safiental
- Weather Bonaduz
- Weather Falera
- Weather Trin
- Weather Ilanz/Glion
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Laax
How high is Laax?
The village of Laax is at 1020 m and the ski area rises to 3018 m (Vorab Gletscher), a vertical drop of 1998 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Laax?
Expect about 12 °C less at the summit (3018 m) than in the village (1020 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 Laax?
In the village (1020 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 Laax?
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 Laax?
The warmest month in Laax is July, averaging 15.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at 0.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Laax per year?
Laax receives about 1409 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (178 mm), the driest February (77 mm).
When is the best time to visit Laax?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.6 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (0.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.