- Climate Type
- Cold oceanic/humid continental alpine
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- July and August offer the best skiing conditions with peak snow coverage and the resort's most vibrant atmosphere with events and activities.
- September–October (spring shoulder season) ideal for beginners: milder temps, softer snow, fewer crowds, and better deals on accommodation and lift passes.
- Summer (Jan–Feb) is cool by Australian standards but frost can occur even at peak warmth; perfect for hiking and exploring the alpine landscape.
- Cold waves can drop temperatures to -10°C (14°F) or below from June–September; expect variable conditions with sun, snow, and wind possible in a single day.
- The resort uses snowmaking on 60% of terrain to supplement natural snowfall and ensure consistent conditions throughout the season.
Best Months
Best Months
- July
- August
Peak Season
- Months
- July–August
- Avg Snowfall Cm
- Up to 190 (75 inches annually; July averages ~40cm)
- Avg Temperature Celsius
- -3.7
- Avg Temperature Fahrenheit
- 25
- Description
- Ski season peak with heaviest snowfall, coldest temperatures, and full resort operations. All facilities open and most crowded.
Climate Type
Cold oceanic/humid continental alpine
Worst Months
Worst Months
- April
- May
Seasonal Notes
- Autumn
- May onwards; cooling trends; colorful foliage.
- Spring
- September–October: milder temperatures, softer snow, fewer crowds. Good for beginners.
- Summer
- December–February: mild escape (rarely exceeds 20°C (68°F)); occasional frost possible even in January/February.
- Winter
- Heavy snowfall from June onwards; ski season June–October. July–August coldest with frequent snow.
Off Peak Season
- Months
- April–May
- Description
- Dry months with lower precipitation before ski season begins.
Rainfall And Snow
- Snow Season
- June–October
- Driest Month
- April
- Wettest Month
- September
- Snow Peak Months
- July–August
- Annual Precipitation Mm
- 1700
- Driest Month Rainfall Mm
- 71
- Wettest Month Rainfall Mm
- 244
- Snow Depth During Peak Meters
- 1.9
Temperature Extremes
- Coldest Month
- July
- Warmest Month
- January
- Record Low Celsius
- -18
- Record High Celsius
- 30.3
- Record Low Fahrenheit
- 0
- Record High Fahrenheit
- 87
- Coldest Month Average Celsius
- -0.3
- Warmest Month Average Celsius
- 13.5
- Coldest Month Average Fahrenheit
- 31
- Warmest Month Average Fahrenheit
- 56
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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