Saint-Cergue / La Dôle ski resort
Saint-Cergue / La Dôle is a ski resort in the canton of Vaud, in the municipality of Saint-Cergue. The village sits at 1040 m and the ski area (Jura vaudois) tops out at 1677 m (La Dôle), a vertical drop of 637 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 1677 m.
Snow and season in Saint-Cergue / La Dôle
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 (1040 m) and the slopes (1677 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 Saint-Cergue / La Dôle: 1991–2020 normals
In Saint-Cergue / La Dôle (1040 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.7 °C. The warmest month is July (15.9 °C on average) and the coldest February (0.5 °C). About 1469 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (162 mm) with a minimum in April (97 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.0 °C and the absolute minimum −9.0 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.7 °C | 10.3 °C | −8.9 °C | 132 |
| Feb | 0.5 °C | 10.9 °C | −9.0 °C | 107 |
| Mar | 3.1 °C | 13.7 °C | −6.3 °C | 112 |
| Apr | 6.1 °C | 17.8 °C | −3.8 °C | 97 |
| May | 10.1 °C | 22.1 °C | 0.7 °C | 120 |
| Jun | 13.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 4.3 °C | 116 |
| Jul | 15.9 °C | 27.0 °C | 6.8 °C | 119 |
| Aug | 15.9 °C | 26.8 °C | 6.5 °C | 111 |
| Sep | 12.1 °C | 22.4 °C | 3.1 °C | 118 |
| Oct | 8.8 °C | 19.5 °C | −0.9 °C | 138 |
| Nov | 4.1 °C | 14.7 °C | −5.0 °C | 137 |
| Dec | 1.5 °C | 11.5 °C | −7.9 °C | 162 |
| Year | 7.7 °C | 27.0 °C | −9.0 °C | 1469 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations La Dôle (4 km, 1670 m), Nyon / Changins (9 km, 458 m), Genève / Cointrin (23 km, 411 m), adjusted to the elevation of Saint-Cergue / La Dôle (1040 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Vallée de Joux (19 km · 1010–1500 m)
- Weather Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses (52 km · 1180–1600 m)
- Weather La Robella (57 km · 780–1450 m)
- Weather Torgon (57 km · 1100–2000 m)
- Weather Les Crosets (61 km · 1670–2277 m)
- Weather Morgins (61 km · 1350–2000 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Arzier-Le Muids
- Weather Gingins
- Weather Chéserex
- Weather Givrins
- Weather Trélex
- Weather La Rippe
- Weather Bassins
- Weather Genolier
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saint-Cergue / La Dôle
How high is Saint-Cergue / La Dôle?
The village of Saint-Cergue / La Dôle is at 1040 m and the ski area rises to 1677 m (La Dôle), a vertical drop of 637 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Saint-Cergue / La Dôle?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1677 m) than in the village (1040 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1677 m.
When does it snow in Saint-Cergue / La Dôle?
In the village (1040 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 Saint-Cergue / La Dôle?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for La Dôle (1677 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 Saint-Cergue / La Dôle?
The warmest month in Saint-Cergue / La Dôle is July, averaging 15.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at 0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Saint-Cergue / La Dôle per year?
Saint-Cergue / La Dôle receives about 1469 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (162 mm), the driest April (97 mm).
When is the best time to visit Saint-Cergue / La Dôle?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.