Switzerland Resort guide
Verbier Snow History
Verbier averages 455 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
- 202 km125.6 mi
- Lifts
- 79
- Top elevation
- 3,253 m10,670 ft
- Ski area
- 4 Vallées
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 455 cm179 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- December
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92.1 cm | 139.3 cm | 6.6 |
| February | 62.8 cm | 162.2 cm | 4.2 |
| March | 79.3 cm | 176 cm | 5.7 |
| April | 53.2 cm | 161.8 cm | 3.4 |
| November | 74.9 cm | 34.5 cm | 5.2 |
| December | 92.7 cm | 97 cm | 6.3 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 316.6 cm | 181.4 cm | 24 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 392.4 cm | 165 cm | 13 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 584.7 cm | 250.7 cm | 30 Oct |
| 2022/23 | 367.6 cm | 182.7 cm | 17 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 405.7 cm | 180.5 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 388.6 cm | 191 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 514.2 cm | 267.1 cm | 7 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 522.9 cm | 234 cm | 1 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 674.9 cm | 283.3 cm | 17 Sept |
| 2016/17 | 382.9 cm | 166.3 cm | 13 Oct |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (674.9 cm)
- Worst winter: 2025/26 (316.6 cm)
Verbier vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Verbier | 455 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Verbier get in a season?
455 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Verbier?
December, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Verbier?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Verbier?
2017/18, with 674.9 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Verbier?
2025/26, with 316.6 cm of snowfall.
Does Verbier get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Verbier averages 455 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Verbier in December?
97 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Verbier in February?
162.2 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive