Switzerland Resort guide
Villars-sur-Ollon Snow History
Villars-sur-Ollon averages 371.4 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is January and the first significant snow usually falls in November.
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- Piste network
- 79 km49.0 mi
- Lifts
- 31
- Top elevation
- 2,096 m6,880 ft
- Ski area
- Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 371 cm146 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- January
- First snow usually
- November
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84.4 cm | 106 cm | 6.5 |
| February | 57.4 cm | 132 cm | 4.5 |
| March | 62.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 4.7 |
| April | 32.6 cm | 105.2 cm | 2.5 |
| November | 53.7 cm | 18.1 cm | 3.9 |
| December | 81.3 cm | 67.4 cm | 5.5 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 310.2 cm | 172.6 cm | 24 Oct |
| 2024/25 | 324.7 cm | 139.5 cm | 20 Nov |
| 2023/24 | 417.1 cm | 164.6 cm | 3 Nov |
| 2022/23 | 317.8 cm | 120.5 cm | 18 Nov |
| 2021/22 | 349.9 cm | 147.6 cm | 3 Nov |
| 2020/21 | 373.3 cm | 171.8 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 393.4 cm | 217.3 cm | 7 Nov |
| 2018/19 | 397.4 cm | 174.6 cm | 27 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 551.3 cm | 241.1 cm | 23 Oct |
| 2016/17 | 279.3 cm | 140 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2017/18 (551.3 cm)
- Worst winter: 2016/17 (279.3 cm)
Villars-sur-Ollon vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Villars-sur-Ollon | 371.4 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Villars-sur-Ollon get in a season?
371.4 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Villars-sur-Ollon?
January, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Villars-sur-Ollon?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in November.
What was the best winter in Villars-sur-Ollon?
2017/18, with 551.3 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Villars-sur-Ollon?
2016/17, with 279.3 cm of snowfall.
Does Villars-sur-Ollon get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Villars-sur-Ollon averages 371.4 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Villars-sur-Ollon in December?
67.4 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Villars-sur-Ollon in February?
132 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive