Italy Resort guide
Cervinia Snow History
Cervinia averages 450.1 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is November and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 118 km73.3 mi
- Lifts
- 34
- Top elevation
- 3,882 m12,740 ft
- Ski area
- Matterhorn Ski Paradise
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 450 cm177 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- November
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.4 cm | 537.5 cm | 4.7 |
| February | 47.6 cm | 476.5 cm | 3.1 |
| March | 80.9 cm | 490.7 cm | 4.5 |
| April | 75.4 cm | 495.2 cm | 4.1 |
| November | 91 cm | 382.2 cm | 4.6 |
| December | 77.8 cm | 435.7 cm | 5.4 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 340.9 cm | 3333 cm | 26 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 450 cm | 3333 cm | 23 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 648.1 cm | 294.5 cm | 28 Aug |
| 2022/23 | 297 cm | 145.2 cm | 28 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 330 cm | 163 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 292.5 cm | 208.5 cm | 2 Oct |
| 2019/20 | 531.7 cm | 249.9 cm | 6 Sept |
| 2018/19 | 536.5 cm | 247.6 cm | 11 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 677.9 cm | 263.4 cm | 11 Aug |
| 2016/17 | 396 cm | 174.4 cm | 13 Oct |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (677.9 cm)
- Worst winter: 2020/21 (292.5 cm)
Cervinia vs the Italy average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Cervinia | 450.1 cm |
| Italy average | 328.6 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Cervinia get in a season?
450.1 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Cervinia?
November, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Cervinia?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Cervinia?
2017/18, with 677.9 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Cervinia?
2020/21, with 292.5 cm of snowfall.
Does Cervinia get more snow than the rest of Italy?
Cervinia averages 450.1 cm a winter against 328.6 cm for the resorts we cover in Italy.
How much snow is on the pistes in Cervinia in December?
435.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Cervinia in February?
476.5 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive