Verbier ski resort
Verbier is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Val de Bagnes. The village sits at 1500 m and the ski area (4 Vallées) tops out at 3330 m (Mont-Fort), a vertical drop of 1830 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 3330 m.
Snow and season in Verbier
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 (1500 m) and the slopes (3330 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 Verbier: 1991–2020 normals
In Verbier (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (13.9 °C on average) and the coldest February (−1.0 °C). About 731 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (85 mm) with a minimum in April (42 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.3 °C and the absolute minimum −12.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.6 °C | 9.3 °C | −12.9 °C | 65 |
| Feb | −1.0 °C | 9.4 °C | −11.6 °C | 51 |
| Mar | 0.9 °C | 10.3 °C | −10.4 °C | 46 |
| Apr | 3.6 °C | 12.4 °C | −6.5 °C | 42 |
| May | 7.5 °C | 16.8 °C | −1.9 °C | 65 |
| Jun | 11.6 °C | 22.0 °C | 2.1 °C | 60 |
| Jul | 13.9 °C | 23.3 °C | 5.0 °C | 78 |
| Aug | 13.7 °C | 22.6 °C | 4.3 °C | 75 |
| Sep | 10.2 °C | 19.2 °C | 1.0 °C | 47 |
| Oct | 7.6 °C | 16.3 °C | −2.8 °C | 54 |
| Nov | 2.9 °C | 14.1 °C | −7.9 °C | 63 |
| Dec | 0.4 °C | 9.9 °C | −10.6 °C | 85 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 23.3 °C | −12.9 °C | 731 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Les Attelas (3 km, 2734 m), Sion (15 km, 482 m), Evionnaz (18 km, 482 m), adjusted to the elevation of Verbier (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather La Tzoumaz (4 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather Bruson (6 km · 1080–2200 m)
- Weather Nendaz (9 km · 1365–3330 m)
- Weather Champex-Lac (12 km · 1470–2188 m)
- Weather Ovronnaz (14 km · 1350–2500 m)
- Weather Veysonnaz (14 km · 1300–2460 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Saxon
- Weather Sembrancher
- Weather Isérables
- Weather Riddes
- Weather Chamoson
- Weather Orsières
- Weather Fully
- Weather Bovernier
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Verbier
How high is Verbier?
The village of Verbier is at 1500 m and the ski area rises to 3330 m (Mont-Fort), a vertical drop of 1830 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Verbier?
Expect about 11 °C less at the summit (3330 m) than in the village (1500 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3330 m.
When does it snow in Verbier?
In the village (1500 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December 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 Verbier?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Mont-Fort (3330 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 Verbier?
The warmest month in Verbier is July, averaging 13.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −1.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Verbier per year?
Verbier receives about 731 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (85 mm), the driest April (42 mm).
When is the best time to visit Verbier?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−1.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.