Best time to ski Verbier
For the best snow, ski Verbier in January, December, and November. Those months bring 39% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Verbier snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 10,925 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Verbier's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, December, and November get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
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Verbier season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Verbier?
For the best snow, ski Verbier in January, December, and November. Those months bring 39% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Verbier?
January is typically the snowiest month at Verbier, with about 14% of the season's snow.
Does Verbier have good snow in December?
December brings about 13% of Verbier's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Verbier getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, Verbier is forecast to get 3.5" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (9.1" at the summit), ranking #9 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is today with 3.4". Right now at mid-mountain it's 33°F, mainly clear, with 3 mph wind.