Visperterminen ski resort
Visperterminen is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Visperterminen. The village sits at 1378 m and the ski area tops out at 2450 m (Giw), a vertical drop of 1072 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 2450 m.
Snow and season in Visperterminen
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 (1378 m) and the slopes (2450 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 Visperterminen: 1991–2020 normals
In Visperterminen (1378 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.4 °C. The warmest month is July (15.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.2 °C). About 675 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (69 mm) with a minimum in February (41 mm). On average there are 147 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.5 °C and the absolute minimum −14.2 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.2 °C | 7.8 °C | −14.2 °C | 58 | 29 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.9 °C | 10.8 °C | −13.4 °C | 41 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.5 °C | 15.7 °C | −9.6 °C | 47 | 22 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.2 °C | 19.0 °C | −6.0 °C | 47 | 13 | 0 |
| May | 10.3 °C | 23.8 °C | −1.8 °C | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.1 °C | 27.8 °C | 1.9 °C | 56 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul | 15.8 °C | 28.5 °C | 4.4 °C | 58 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 15.3 °C | 28.1 °C | 3.6 °C | 63 | 0 | 5 |
| Sep | 11.3 °C | 23.8 °C | 0.2 °C | 43 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.9 °C | 19.5 °C | −4.3 °C | 60 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.4 °C | 14.1 °C | −9.9 °C | 66 | 18 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.5 °C | 8.5 °C | −13.3 °C | 69 | 27 | 0 |
| Year | 6.4 °C | 28.5 °C | −14.2 °C | 675 | 147 | 15 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Visp (9 km, 639 m), Grächen (10 km, 1605 m), Blatten, Lötschental (20 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Visperterminen (1378 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Grächen (10 km · 1619–2868 m)
- Weather Unterbäch (13 km · 1230–2500 m)
- Weather Rosswald (13 km · 1800–2500 m)
- Weather Belalp (13 km · 2094–3100 m)
- Weather Saas-Grund (13 km · 1559–3200 m)
- Weather Eischoll (14 km · 1220–2100 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Stalden (VS)
- Weather Lalden
- Weather Zeneggen
- Weather Staldenried
- Weather Visp
- Weather Eggerberg
- Weather Brig-Glis
- Weather Törbel
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Visperterminen
How high is Visperterminen?
The village of Visperterminen is at 1378 m and the ski area rises to 2450 m (Giw), a vertical drop of 1072 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Visperterminen?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2450 m) than in the village (1378 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2450 m.
When does it snow in Visperterminen?
In the village (1378 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 Visperterminen?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Giw (2450 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 Visperterminen?
The warmest month in Visperterminen is July, averaging 15.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Visperterminen per year?
Visperterminen receives about 675 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (69 mm), the driest February (41 mm).
When is the best time to visit Visperterminen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.8 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.