Lenzerheide ski resort
Lenzerheide is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Vaz/Obervaz. The village sits at 1470 m and the ski area (Arosa Lenzerheide) tops out at 2865 m (Parpaner Rothorn), a vertical drop of 1395 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 2865 m.
Snow and season in Lenzerheide
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 (1470 m) and the slopes (2865 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 Lenzerheide: 1991–2020 normals
In Lenzerheide (1470 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.6 °C. The warmest month is July (14.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.0 °C). About 1145 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (155 mm) with a minimum in February (60 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.0 °C and the absolute minimum −13.2 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.0 °C | 8.9 °C | −13.2 °C | 74 |
| Feb | −1.9 °C | 10.2 °C | −12.8 °C | 60 |
| Mar | 1.0 °C | 12.7 °C | −10.1 °C | 71 |
| Apr | 4.2 °C | 15.7 °C | −6.6 °C | 72 |
| May | 8.4 °C | 20.8 °C | −1.4 °C | 94 |
| Jun | 12.2 °C | 24.8 °C | 2.3 °C | 127 |
| Jul | 14.1 °C | 26.0 °C | 4.6 °C | 134 |
| Aug | 13.9 °C | 25.4 °C | 4.1 °C | 155 |
| Sep | 10.1 °C | 21.3 °C | 0.8 °C | 102 |
| Oct | 6.9 °C | 18.7 °C | −3.6 °C | 88 |
| Nov | 2.0 °C | 13.8 °C | −8.4 °C | 90 |
| Dec | −1.1 °C | 9.4 °C | −11.7 °C | 78 |
| Year | 5.6 °C | 26.0 °C | −13.2 °C | 1145 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Arosa (12 km, 1878 m), Chur (15 km, 556 m), Piz Martegnas (18 km, 2668 m), adjusted to the elevation of Lenzerheide (1470 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Arosa (11 km · 1775–2653 m)
- Weather Feldis/Veulden (11 km · 1470–2100 m)
- Weather Brambrüesch (Chur) (14 km · 1600–2174 m)
- Weather Tschappina-Heinzenberg (16 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather Savognin (18 km · 1200–2713 m)
- Weather Davos (21 km · 1560–2844 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Lantsch/Lenz
- Weather Scharans
- Weather Albula/Alvra
- Weather Sils im Domleschg
- Weather Fürstenau
- Weather Masein
- Weather Thusis
- Weather Cazis
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lenzerheide
How high is Lenzerheide?
The village of Lenzerheide is at 1470 m and the ski area rises to 2865 m (Parpaner Rothorn), a vertical drop of 1395 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Lenzerheide?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (2865 m) than in the village (1470 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2865 m.
When does it snow in Lenzerheide?
In the village (1470 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November 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 Lenzerheide?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Parpaner Rothorn (2865 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 Lenzerheide?
The warmest month in Lenzerheide is July, averaging 14.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Lenzerheide per year?
Lenzerheide receives about 1145 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (155 mm), the driest February (60 mm).
When is the best time to visit Lenzerheide?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.1 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.