Saas-Almagell ski resort
Saas-Almagell is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Saas-Almagell. The village sits at 1672 m and the ski area (Saastal) tops out at 2400 m (Heidbodme), a vertical drop of 728 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 2400 m.
Snow and season in Saas-Almagell
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1672 m) and the slopes (2400 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 Saas-Almagell: 1991–2020 normals
In Saas-Almagell (1672 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.2 °C. The warmest month is July (13.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.4 °C). About 627 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (74 mm) with a minimum in February (30 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (191 h). On average there are 157 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.8 °C and the absolute minimum −13.3 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.4 °C | 8.3 °C | −13.2 °C | 42 | 97 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.3 °C | 9.6 °C | −13.3 °C | 30 | 112 | 27 | 0 |
| Mar | 0.5 °C | 12.1 °C | −11.1 °C | 35 | 155 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.7 °C | 15.2 °C | −7.0 °C | 43 | 151 | 14 | 0 |
| May | 7.8 °C | 19.7 °C | −2.3 °C | 74 | 160 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 11.7 °C | 23.9 °C | 1.4 °C | 65 | 176 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul | 13.7 °C | 24.8 °C | 4.2 °C | 58 | 191 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 13.6 °C | 24.8 °C | 3.4 °C | 66 | 181 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 10.0 °C | 21.2 °C | 0.3 °C | 48 | 160 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.5 °C | 18.0 °C | −3.9 °C | 57 | 137 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.4 °C | 13.9 °C | −9.4 °C | 61 | 91 | 20 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.4 °C | 8.8 °C | −12.1 °C | 49 | 85 | 28 | 0 |
| Year | 5.2 °C | 24.8 °C | −13.3 °C | 627 | 1696 | 157 | 12 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Gornergrat (16 km, 3129 m), Zermatt (17 km, 1638 m), Grächen (18 km, 1605 m), adjusted to the elevation of Saas-Almagell (1672 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Saas-Fee (6 km · 1800–3600 m)
- Weather Saas-Grund (9 km · 1559–3200 m)
- Weather Zermatt (15 km · 1608–3883 m)
- Weather Grächen (18 km · 1619–2868 m)
- Weather Visperterminen (22 km · 1378–2450 m)
- Weather Zinal (25 km · 1675–2900 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Saas-Fee
- Weather Saas-Balen
- Weather Saas-Grund
- Weather Täsch
- Weather Eisten
- Weather Randa
- Weather Zermatt
- Weather St. Niklaus
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saas-Almagell
How high is Saas-Almagell?
The village of Saas-Almagell is at 1672 m and the ski area rises to 2400 m (Heidbodme), a vertical drop of 728 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Saas-Almagell?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2400 m) than in the village (1672 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2400 m.
When does it snow in Saas-Almagell?
In the village (1672 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 Saas-Almagell?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Heidbodme (2400 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 Saas-Almagell?
The warmest month in Saas-Almagell is July, averaging 13.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Saas-Almagell per year?
Saas-Almagell receives about 627 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (74 mm), the driest February (30 mm).
When is the best time to visit Saas-Almagell?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.7 °C on average, 191 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.