Torgon ski resort
Torgon is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Vionnaz. The village sits at 1100 m and the ski area (Portes du Soleil) tops out at 2000 m (Tour de Don), a vertical drop of 900 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 2000 m.
Snow and season in Torgon
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 (2000 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 Torgon: 1991–2020 normals
In Torgon (1100 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.7 °C. The warmest month is July (15.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.1 °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 26.8 °C and the absolute minimum −12.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.1 °C | 8.6 °C | −12.8 °C | 80 |
| Feb | −1.1 °C | 9.9 °C | −10.9 °C | 68 |
| Mar | 2.7 °C | 14.5 °C | −7.2 °C | 74 |
| Apr | 6.5 °C | 18.9 °C | −4.7 °C | 77 |
| May | 10.5 °C | 22.7 °C | −0.3 °C | 111 |
| Jun | 14.0 °C | 25.7 °C | 3.0 °C | 114 |
| Jul | 15.7 °C | 26.8 °C | 5.3 °C | 139 |
| Aug | 15.2 °C | 26.3 °C | 4.7 °C | 130 |
| Sep | 11.2 °C | 21.7 °C | 1.2 °C | 95 |
| Oct | 7.1 °C | 17.8 °C | −3.3 °C | 91 |
| Nov | 1.9 °C | 13.7 °C | −7.8 °C | 88 |
| Dec | −1.3 °C | 9.5 °C | −11.2 °C | 94 |
| Year | 6.7 °C | 26.8 °C | −12.8 °C | 1161 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Aigle (6 km, 381 m), Evionnaz (19 km, 482 m), Les Diablerets (27 km, 2964 m), adjusted to the elevation of Torgon (1100 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Morgins (8 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Champoussin (11 km · 1580–2000 m)
- Weather Leysin (13 km · 1260–2205 m)
- Weather Les Crosets (14 km · 1670–2277 m)
- Weather Champéry (17 km · 1050–2277 m)
- Weather Gryon (19 km · 1130–2120 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Vouvry
- Weather Chessel
- Weather Yvorne
- Weather Collombey-Muraz
- Weather Roche (VD)
- Weather Port-Valais
- Weather Saint-Gingolph
- Weather Noville
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Torgon
How high is Torgon?
The village of Torgon is at 1100 m and the ski area rises to 2000 m (Tour de Don), a vertical drop of 900 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Torgon?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (2000 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 2000 m.
When does it snow in Torgon?
In the village (1100 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November 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 Torgon?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Tour de Don (2000 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 Torgon?
The warmest month in Torgon is July, averaging 15.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Torgon per year?
Torgon 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 Torgon?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.7 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.