Les Bugnenets-Savagnières ski resort
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières is a ski resort in the canton of Neuchâtel, in the municipality of Val-de-Ruz. The village sits at 1090 m and the ski area (Bugnenets-Savagnières) tops out at 1460 m (Chasseral (versant)), a vertical drop of 370 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 1460 m.
Snow and season in Les Bugnenets-Savagnières
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 (1090 m) and the slopes (1460 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 Les Bugnenets-Savagnières: 1991–2020 normals
In Les Bugnenets-Savagnières (1090 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.9 °C. The warmest month is July (15.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.6 °C). About 1160 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (115 mm) with a minimum in April (79 mm). On average there are 113 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.7 °C and the absolute minimum −10.6 °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 | −0.6 °C | 9.1 °C | −10.6 °C | 95 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.5 °C | 10.1 °C | −10.5 °C | 85 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.4 °C | 13.6 °C | −7.6 °C | 81 | 17 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.8 °C | 17.8 °C | −4.6 °C | 79 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 9.8 °C | 22.1 °C | −0.1 °C | 104 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 13.4 °C | 25.5 °C | 3.5 °C | 104 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 15.4 °C | 26.7 °C | 6.1 °C | 105 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 15.2 °C | 26.2 °C | 5.3 °C | 115 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 11.3 °C | 21.6 °C | 2.2 °C | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.7 °C | 18.3 °C | −1.9 °C | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.0 °C | 13.7 °C | −6.3 °C | 94 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.2 °C | 10.0 °C | −9.7 °C | 113 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 6.9 °C | 26.7 °C | −10.6 °C | 1160 | 113 | 12 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Chasseral (6 km, 1594 m), Chaumont (6 km, 1136 m), Cressier (8 km, 430 m), adjusted to the elevation of Les Bugnenets-Savagnières (1090 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather La Robella (42 km · 780–1450 m)
- Weather Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses (46 km · 1180–1600 m)
- Weather La Berra (48 km · 1000–1700 m)
- Weather Schwarzsee (52 km · 1050–1750 m)
- Weather Charmey (56 km · 900–1630 m)
- Weather Jaun (60 km · 1015–1700 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Neuchâtel
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Laténa
- Weather Le Landeron
- Weather Cressier (NE)
- Weather Lignières
- Weather Nods
- Weather Renan (BE)
- Weather La Ferrière
- Weather Cormoret
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Les Bugnenets-Savagnières
How high is Les Bugnenets-Savagnières?
The village of Les Bugnenets-Savagnières is at 1090 m and the ski area rises to 1460 m (Chasseral (versant)), a vertical drop of 370 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Les Bugnenets-Savagnières?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (1460 m) than in the village (1090 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1460 m.
When does it snow in Les Bugnenets-Savagnières?
In the village (1090 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 Les Bugnenets-Savagnières?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Chasseral (versant) (1460 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 Les Bugnenets-Savagnières?
The warmest month in Les Bugnenets-Savagnières is July, averaging 15.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Les Bugnenets-Savagnières per year?
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières receives about 1160 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (115 mm), the driest April (79 mm).
When is the best time to visit Les Bugnenets-Savagnières?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.