- Temperature
- -10 to 2°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, en.wikipedia.org
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Good to Know
- July and August offer the most consistent snow coverage and are the best months to visit for skiing, but conditions are extreme—expect high winds, blizzards, and very cold temperatures (-2°C (28°F) / 28°F daytime highs).
- September sees less predictable snow conditions as the season transitions; recent seasons have ended by mid-September.
- June receives the heaviest precipitation (225 mm) and is officially the wettest month, making July and August preferable for actual ski conditions.
- The Marte lift (accessing expert terrain) frequently closes due to high winds and bad weather, particularly in July and August.
- Early-season (mid-June) conditions can be unreliable; mid-to-late July through August is more stable for skiing.
- December–March are the driest months (summer season in the Southern Hemisphere), but the resort does not operate during this period; temperatures are mild (14–17°C (57–63°F) / 56–63°F).
- Snow preservation is excellent at this high altitude (2,240–3,430 m), supported by consistent cold and significant annual snowfall.
Wind
- Calmest Month
- March (average 12.1 mph / 19.5 kph)
- Windiest Month
- June (average 18.4 mph / 29.6 kph)
- July August Wind
- High winds common, averaging ~17 mph / 28 kph
- General Characteristics
- Moderate to strong winds throughout winter season
Rainfall
- Driest Month
- March (23 mm precipitation)
- Wettest Month
- June (225 mm precipitation)
- Annual Total Inches
- 41
- Annual Total Millimeters
- 1047
Snowfall
- Peak Snowfall Month
- June (225 mm / 8.9 in average)
- Annual Average Inches
- 41
- Average Base Depth Meters
- 2
- Annual Average Millimeters
- 1047
- Notes
- June and July experience the heaviest snow and most challenging conditions. July and August especially see high winds and blizzards.
Ski Season
- Peak Months
- July and August
- Season Span
- Mid-June to mid-October, though recent seasons have ended as early as mid-September
- Off Peak Months
- September
Temperature
- Coldest Month
- July (-2°C (28°F) / 28°F daytime high)
- Warmest Month
- January (17°C (63°F) / 63°F daytime high)
Peak Season
- Months
- June–August
- Daytime High Celsius
- -2
- Nighttime Low Celsius
- -10
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 28
- Nighttime Low Fahrenheit
- 14
Off Peak Season
- Months
- September
- Daytime High Celsius
- 2
- Nighttime Low Celsius
- -8
- Daytime High Fahrenheit
- 36
- Nighttime Low Fahrenheit
- 18
Sunshine Hours
- Peak Summer
- 10.9 hours per day in January
- Winter Minimum
- 5.1 hours per day in June
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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