The village of Zinal is at 1675 m and the ski area rises to 2900 m (Corne de Sorebois), a vertical drop of 1225 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Zinal?

Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2900 m) than in the village (1675 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2900 m.

When does it snow in Zinal?

In the village (1675 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 Zinal?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Corne de Sorebois (2900 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 Zinal?

The warmest month in Zinal is July, averaging 13.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.5 °C.

How much does it rain in Zinal per year?

Zinal receives about 678 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May (78 mm), the driest February (34 mm).

When is the best time to visit Zinal?

For warmth and sunshine: July (13.5 °C on average, 202 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Zinal

Valais, 1675 m · summit 2900 m · continuously updated

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Temperature · last 4 and next 28 hours

Zinal weather: the next 24 hours

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Zinal 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

UV index

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

Freezing level

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Zinal

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Grimentz8 km Saint-Luc13 km Evolène13 km Arolla17 km Zermatt18 km Chandolin18 km Vercorin18 km Grächen18 km

7-day forecast for Zinal

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Zinal: showers, 7 to 15 °C, precipitation 0.1 mm (30 %), wind up to 14 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 4 to 10 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	7 °C	15 °C	0.1 mm	14 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	4 °C	10 °C	15.1 mm	9 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	3 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	6 °C	8 °C	2.5 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	4 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	mostly sunny	3 °C	11 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	3 °C	13 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1675 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Zinal: rain from 15:00 to 16:00, 0.1 mm in total. The rest of the day should stay dry. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Zinal

Wednesday 7 Oct in Zinal, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 7 °C around 05:00, high 15 °C around 15:00. Rain from 15:00 to 16:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	sunny	8 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
01:00	sunny	8 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
02:00	sunny	8 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
03:00	sunny	8 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
04:00	mostly sunny	8 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
05:00	sunny	7 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
06:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
07:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
08:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
09:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
10:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
11:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
12:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
13:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
14:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
15:00	showers	15 °C	0.1 mm	14 km/h
16:00	overcast	15 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
17:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
18:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
20:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
21:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
22:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
23:00	partly cloudy	9 °C	0.0 mm	1 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Zinal (1675 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+12 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2900 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Zinal at the moment, neither at the summit (2900 m) nor in the village (1675 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 12 cm of fresh snow are expected over the next 7 days.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Zinal

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Zinal: showers, 7 to 15 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. No precipitation expected.

Zinal weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Zinal: showers, 4 to 10 °C, wind up to 9 km/h. Precipitation expected: 15.1 mm, 93 % probability.

What is the temperature in Zinal?

Today in Zinal (1675 m): 7 to 15 °C. Tomorrow: 4 to 10 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 8 to 15 °C, averaging 10 °C.

Zinal weekend weather

This weekend in Zinal: Saturday showers, 6 to 8 °C; Sunday fog, 4 to 8 °C.

Will it rain in Zinal this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Zinal over the next 7 days, 17.7 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (15.1 mm).

What is the UV index in Zinal?

Today in Zinal (1675 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Zinal

The best day of the next 7 in Zinal: Monday 12 Oct, mostly sunny, up to 11 °C.

Climate of Zinal: 1991–2020 normals

In Zinal (1675 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.1 °C. The warmest month is July (13.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.5 °C). About 678 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in May (78 mm) with a minimum in February (34 mm). The sun shines for about 1774 hours a year, mostly in July (202 h). On average there are 165 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.9 °C and the absolute minimum −13.5 °C.

5.1 °CMean annual temperature

678 mmPrecipitation per year

1774 hSunshine hours per year

165Frost days per year

5Summer days (≥ 25 °C)

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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	−2.5 °C	8.1 °C	−13.2 °C	45	104	29	0
Feb	−2.4 °C	9.1 °C	−13.5 °C	34	116	26	0
Mar	0.5 °C	12.2 °C	−11.0 °C	37	157	26	0
Apr	3.7 °C	15.4 °C	−7.1 °C	44	158	17	0
May	7.7 °C	19.7 °C	−2.5 °C	78	170	6	0
Jun	11.4 °C	23.7 °C	1.2 °C	74	185	1	1
Jul	13.5 °C	24.9 °C	3.8 °C	73	202	0	2
Aug	13.3 °C	24.7 °C	3.0 °C	76	188	0	2
Sep	9.7 °C	20.9 °C	0.2 °C	52	165	2	0
Oct	6.2 °C	17.8 °C	−4.0 °C	55	140	9	0
Nov	1.3 °C	13.5 °C	−9.4 °C	59	98	21	0
Dec	−1.5 °C	9.1 °C	−12.1 °C	51	91	28	0
Year	5.1 °C	24.9 °C	−13.5 °C	678	1774	165	5

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Evolène / Villa (11 km, 1825 m), Zermatt (12 km, 1638 m), Gornergrat (17 km, 3129 m), adjusted to the elevation of Zinal (1675 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.