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Mont Ventoux Snow History

44.17° N 5.28° E

Weather Forecast for Mont Ventoux at 1650 m altitude

Issued:
1 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Mont Ventoux snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mont Ventoux is week 1 of February. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week with 18 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mont Ventoux Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Mont Ventoux

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December6 cm1.3 days
January8 cm1.6 days
February10 cm1.8 days
March9 cm1.6 days
April3 cm0.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mont Ventoux during October (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of October for Mont Ventoux is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Mont Ventoux expected weather and snow conditions during the third week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1651m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3151m) is far above the mid altitude of Mont Ventoux. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Mont Ventoux in the middle of October but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Mont Ventoux during week three of October with average maximum temperature 8.1°C and minimum temperature 7.1°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mostly light winds (average 23km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mont Ventoux and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mont Ventoux and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Mont Ventoux are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Mont Ventoux and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Mont Ventoux are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Mont Ventoux and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mont Ventoux are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.