Sölden through the ski season
January highs near -4°C / 25°F at 2,306 m rise to 4°C / 39°F in April. December has about 12 wet days; January has about 3 stronger-gust days in this record.
Around 1,728 m, March has about 15 freeze-thaw days. A warmer lower descent may need a different layer combination from the upper runs.
Sölden’s glacier opening dates and its winter-area calendar are different. An early-season trip may use a smaller part of the mountain; plan clothing and transport around the terrain actually operating. Plan your Sölden ski trip →
Compare the months
Typical temperatures are for 2,306 m. The colder-day high is for 3,002 m: roughly one day in ten stays below it. Gust days count modeled gusts of 40 km/h (25 mph) or more and are not adjusted for height.
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| Month | Typical high | Colder day higher up | Rain/snow days | Gust days ≥40 km/h (25 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 1°C / 34°F | -9°C / 16°F | 11 | 1 |
| Dec | -2°C / 28°F | -14°C / 7°F | 12 | 2 |
| Jan | -4°C / 25°F | -15°C / 5°F | 12 | 3 |
| Feb | -3°C / 27°F | -14°C / 7°F | 11 | 2 |
| Mar | 0°C / 32°F | -10°C / 14°F | 11 | 2 |
| Apr | 4°C / 39°F | -8°C / 18°F | 11 | 2 |
What to expect
November has mild afternoons at 2,306 m compared with its freezing nights and cold upper runs.
What to wear
Bring a warm midlayer for the high runs and cold lift rides. A mild afternoon lower down is a chance to remove it, not a reason to leave it at your accommodation.
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What to expect
December is distinctly colder than November by day and by night.
What to wear
Switch to a winter layering setup. Leave room for a warm midlayer under the shell, especially for lift rides.
Jacket and pants for December
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What to expect
January has the lowest typical temperatures of the season shown.
What to wear
Plan for staying warm during stops. Gloves and an insulating layer deserve attention even if you usually run hot while skiing.
Jacket and pants for January
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What to expect
February warms only slightly from January.
What to wear
Keep the same cold-weather preparation for higher runs. Vent as needed during skiing without discarding the layer that keeps you warm on lifts.
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What to expect
March afternoons remain near freezing while lower slopes have more freeze-thaw.
What to wear
Choose removable warmth for the trip between heights. Keep it accessible rather than burying it beneath everything else in your bag.
Jacket and pants for March
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What to expect
April brings above-freezing afternoons but cold nights and upper-slope days.
What to wear
Wear a lighter starting combination and carry insulation. Add it before heading higher rather than waiting until you're cold.
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Quick answers
How cold is Sölden during the ski season? January is coldest at 2,306 m, with highs of -4°C / 25°F and lows of -9°C / 16°F. April nights still average below freezing.
What should you wear skiing in Sölden? Use the monthly clothing advice, then adjust your layers for the current mountain forecast, your activity and how warm you run.
Do these ranges predict snow conditions? These figures combine rain and snow, so they cannot tell you how much fresh snow will be on the pistes. Check the lift operator's snow report and the mountain forecast before your trip.
About the data
The selected slope heights are 1,728 m, 2,306 m and 3,002 m. All three heights share a 6.5 km weather-model cell. Precipitation and gust figures are shared.
These are historical estimates, not a trip forecast. A rain or snow day has at least 1 mm of precipitation. Temperatures are adjusted for slope height; precipitation and 10 m gusts are not. Each data cell is about 6.5 km wide, so conditions on an individual piste can differ.
Sources: Valmassoi et al. (2025), ICON-DREAM v1, DWD Climate Data Center (DOI; CC BY 4.0), downloaded September 9, 2026. Slope locations: OpenSkiMap and OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. See how the clothing guide works.