France Resort guide
Val d'Isère Snow History
Val d'Isère averages 583.7 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is December and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 133 km82.5 mi
- Lifts
- 37
- Top elevation
- 3,191 m10,470 ft
- Ski area
- Espace Killy
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 584 cm230 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117 cm | 146.7 cm | 7 |
| February | 73 cm | 166.4 cm | 5.2 |
| March | 94.9 cm | 188.5 cm | 6.8 |
| April | 66.2 cm | 184 cm | 4.3 |
| November | 104.1 cm | 48.9 cm | 6.5 |
| December | 128.6 cm | 110.1 cm | 7.1 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 417.4 cm | 187.6 cm | 24 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 511.1 cm | 250.5 cm | 2 Oct |
| 2023/24 | 742.7 cm | 302.6 cm | 28 Aug |
| 2022/23 | 525.4 cm | 168.5 cm | 24 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 507 cm | 167.3 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 425.1 cm | 181.5 cm | 30 Aug |
| 2019/20 | 756.5 cm | 288.4 cm | 6 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 553.8 cm | 246.8 cm | 30 Sept |
| 2017/18 | 881.7 cm | 320.3 cm | 11 Aug |
| 2016/17 | 516.7 cm | 225.5 cm | 13 Oct |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (881.7 cm)
- Worst winter: 2025/26 (417.4 cm)
Val d'Isère vs the France average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 583.7 cm |
| France average | 542.5 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Val d'Isère get in a season?
583.7 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Val d'Isère?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Val d'Isère?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Val d'Isère?
2017/18, with 881.7 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Val d'Isère?
2025/26, with 417.4 cm of snowfall.
Does Val d'Isère get more snow than the rest of France?
Val d'Isère averages 583.7 cm a winter against 542.5 cm for the resorts we cover in France.
How much snow is on the pistes in Val d'Isère in December?
110.1 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Val d'Isère in February?
166.4 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive