How high is Riederalp?

The village of Riederalp is at 1925 m and the ski area rises to 2869 m (Moosfluh), a vertical drop of 944 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Riederalp?

Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2869 m) than in the village (1925 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2869 m.

When does it snow in Riederalp?

In the village (1925 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to April (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 Riederalp?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Moosfluh (2869 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 Riederalp?

The warmest month in Riederalp is July, averaging 11.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.3 °C.

How much does it rain in Riederalp per year?

Riederalp receives about 963 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (109 mm), the driest September (54 mm).

When is the best time to visit Riederalp?

For warmth and sunshine: July (11.2 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Riederalp

Valais, 1925 m · summit 2869 m · continuously updated

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Riederalp weather: the next 24 hours

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Riederalp 15-day forecast

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Riederalp

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Belalp3 km Bettmeralp6 km Fiesch-Eggishorn8 km Rosswald8 km Bellwald12 km Visperterminen16 km Lauchernalp19 km Wengen21 km

7-day forecast for Riederalp

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Riederalp: showers, 5 to 10 °C, precipitation 0.2 mm (25 %), wind up to 14 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 3 to 8 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	5 °C	10 °C	0.2 mm	14 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	3 °C	8 °C	7.5 mm	14 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	showers	1 °C	8 °C	0.1 mm	6 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	4 °C	8 °C	1.0 mm	11 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	2 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	0 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	5 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1925 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Riederalp: rain from 14:00 to 16:00, 0.2 mm in total. The rest of the day should stay dry. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Riederalp

Wednesday 7 Oct in Riederalp, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 5 °C around 07:00, high 10 °C around 16:00. Rain from 14:00 to 16:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
01:00	partly cloudy	8 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
02:00	partly cloudy	7 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
03:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
04:00	partly cloudy	7 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
05:00	partly cloudy	7 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
06:00	partly cloudy	6 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
07:00	partly cloudy	5 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
08:00	overcast	6 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
09:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
10:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
11:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
12:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
13:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
14:00	light rain	9 °C	0.1 mm	9 km/h
15:00	showers	9 °C	0.1 mm	12 km/h
16:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
17:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
18:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
19:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
20:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
21:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
22:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
23:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Riederalp (1925 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+3 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2650 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Riederalp at the moment, neither at the summit (2869 m) nor in the village (1925 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 3 cm of fresh snow are expected over the next 7 days.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Riederalp

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Riederalp: showers, 5 to 10 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. Precipitation expected: 0.2 mm, 25 % probability.

Riederalp weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Riederalp: showers, 3 to 8 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. Precipitation expected: 7.5 mm, 90 % probability.

What is the temperature in Riederalp?

Today in Riederalp (1925 m): 5 to 10 °C. Tomorrow: 3 to 8 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 8 to 14 °C, averaging 9 °C.

Riederalp weekend weather

This weekend in Riederalp: Saturday light rain, 4 to 8 °C; Sunday fog, 2 to 9 °C.

Will it rain in Riederalp this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Riederalp over the next 7 days, 8.8 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (7.5 mm).

What is the UV index in Riederalp?

Today in Riederalp (1925 m), the UV index peaks at 2 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Riederalp

The best day of the next 7 in Riederalp: Monday 12 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 10 °C.

Climate of Riederalp: 1991–2020 normals

In Riederalp (1925 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.0 °C. The warmest month is July (11.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.3 °C). About 963 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (109 mm) with a minimum in September (54 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.4 °C and the absolute minimum −15.6 °C.

3.0 °CMean annual temperature

963 mmPrecipitation per year

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Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.

Month	Mean T	Abs. max	Abs. min	Precip. (mm)
Jan	−4.3 °C	6.2 °C	−15.6 °C	93
Feb	−4.1 °C	7.0 °C	−14.8 °C	63
Mar	−1.8 °C	8.4 °C	−13.5 °C	74
Apr	1.3 °C	10.8 °C	−9.6 °C	59
May	5.0 °C	15.2 °C	−5.1 °C	94
Jun	9.4 °C	21.2 °C	−0.6 °C	75
Jul	11.2 °C	22.4 °C	1.5 °C	84
Aug	11.2 °C	22.1 °C	1.1 °C	90
Sep	7.6 °C	18.4 °C	−2.8 °C	54
Oct	4.5 °C	15.0 °C	−6.1 °C	78
Nov	−0.6 °C	10.6 °C	−11.6 °C	91
Dec	−3.3 °C	6.8 °C	−14.2 °C	109
Year	3.0 °C	22.4 °C	−15.6 °C	963

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Eggishorn (7 km, 2892 m), Blatten, Lötschental (16 km, 1548 m), Visp (17 km, 639 m), adjusted to the elevation of Riederalp (1925 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.