Les Marécottes ski resort
Les Marécottes is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Salvan. The village sits at 1100 m and the ski area tops out at 2200 m (La Creusaz), a vertical drop of 1100 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 Les Marécottes
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 (1100 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 Les Marécottes: 1991–2020 normals
In Les Marécottes (1100 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.5 °C. The warmest month is July (16.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.1 °C). About 1161 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (139 mm) with a minimum in February (68 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.7 °C and the absolute minimum −10.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −1.1 °C | 9.2 °C | −10.4 °C | 80 |
| Feb | −0.1 °C | 10.9 °C | −9.1 °C | 68 |
| Mar | 3.5 °C | 15.0 °C | −6.4 °C | 74 |
| Apr | 7.0 °C | 18.9 °C | −3.5 °C | 77 |
| May | 10.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 0.7 °C | 111 |
| Jun | 14.6 °C | 26.5 °C | 4.2 °C | 114 |
| Jul | 16.4 °C | 27.7 °C | 6.7 °C | 139 |
| Aug | 15.9 °C | 27.1 °C | 5.9 °C | 130 |
| Sep | 12.0 °C | 22.4 °C | 2.8 °C | 95 |
| Oct | 8.4 °C | 19.2 °C | −1.2 °C | 91 |
| Nov | 3.0 °C | 15.0 °C | −6.1 °C | 88 |
| Dec | −0.3 °C | 10.2 °C | −9.2 °C | 94 |
| Year | 7.5 °C | 27.7 °C | −10.4 °C | 1161 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evionnaz (11 km, 482 m), Aigle (25 km, 381 m), Les Attelas (25 km, 2734 m), adjusted to the elevation of Les Marécottes (1100 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Champéry (10 km · 1050–2277 m)
- Weather Les Crosets (13 km · 1670–2277 m)
- Weather Champoussin (13 km · 1580–2000 m)
- Weather Champex-Lac (14 km · 1470–2188 m)
- Weather Morgins (17 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Ovronnaz (19 km · 1350–2500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Finhaut
- Weather Martigny-Combe
- Weather Evionnaz
- Weather Vernayaz
- Weather Trient
- Weather Martigny
- Weather Champéry
- Weather Dorénaz
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Les Marécottes
How high is Les Marécottes?
The village of Les Marécottes is at 1100 m and the ski area rises to 2200 m (La Creusaz), a vertical drop of 1100 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Les Marécottes?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2200 m) than in the village (1100 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 Les Marécottes?
In the village (1100 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 Marécottes?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for La Creusaz (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 Les Marécottes?
The warmest month in Les Marécottes is July, averaging 16.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Les Marécottes per year?
Les Marécottes receives about 1161 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (139 mm), the driest February (68 mm).
When is the best time to visit Les Marécottes?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.