Leysin ski resort
Leysin is a ski resort in the canton of Vaud, in the municipality of Leysin. The village sits at 1260 m and the ski area (Leysin-Les Mosses) tops out at 2205 m (Berneuse), a vertical drop of 945 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 2205 m.
Snow and season in Leysin
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 (1260 m) and the slopes (2205 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 Leysin: 1991–2020 normals
In Leysin (1260 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.5 °C). About 1225 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (145 mm) with a minimum in February (72 mm). On average there are 127 frost days and 3 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.9 °C and the absolute minimum −13.6 °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 | −2.5 °C | 8.6 °C | −13.6 °C | 85 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.6 °C | 9.9 °C | −12.0 °C | 72 | 25 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.9 °C | 14.1 °C | −8.5 °C | 78 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.4 °C | 17.6 °C | −5.7 °C | 81 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 9.3 °C | 21.7 °C | −1.2 °C | 118 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 12.9 °C | 24.9 °C | 2.1 °C | 120 | 0 | 8 |
| Jul | 14.7 °C | 25.9 °C | 4.4 °C | 145 | 0 | 11 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 25.6 °C | 3.9 °C | 138 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep | 10.5 °C | 21.2 °C | 0.5 °C | 99 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 6.5 °C | 17.5 °C | −4.0 °C | 95 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.5 °C | 13.5 °C | −8.7 °C | 93 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.6 °C | 9.4 °C | −12.1 °C | 101 | 25 | 0 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 25.9 °C | −13.6 °C | 1225 | 127 | 31 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Aigle (7 km, 381 m), Les Diablerets (15 km, 2964 m), Château-d'Oex (17 km, 1028 m), adjusted to the elevation of Leysin (1260 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Villars-sur-Ollon (9 km · 1300–2120 m)
- Weather Les Mosses (9 km · 1445–1900 m)
- Weather Gryon (10 km · 1130–2120 m)
- Weather Torgon (13 km · 1100–2000 m)
- Weather Les Diablerets (13 km · 1150–2971 m)
- Weather Morgins (16 km · 1350–2000 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Corbeyrier
- Weather Aigle
- Weather Ollon
- Weather Roche (VD)
- Weather Yvorne
- Weather Villeneuve (VD)
- Weather Ormont-Dessous
- Weather Rennaz
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leysin
How high is Leysin?
The village of Leysin is at 1260 m and the ski area rises to 2205 m (Berneuse), a vertical drop of 945 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Leysin?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2205 m) than in the village (1260 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2205 m.
When does it snow in Leysin?
In the village (1260 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 Leysin?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Berneuse (2205 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 Leysin?
The warmest month in Leysin is July, averaging 14.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Leysin per year?
Leysin receives about 1225 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (145 mm), the driest February (72 mm).
When is the best time to visit Leysin?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.7 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.