About Kandersteg
Kandersteg is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Bern (BE), at 46.466° latitude and 7.714° longitude. The municipality is part of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Also known as Kandersteg, Kandersteg benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of Kandersteg
The climate in Kandersteg is characteristic of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Temperatures, precipitation and wind conditions vary throughout the year with local features linked to altitude and surrounding terrain. Our data comes from official weather stations and real-time Netatmo sensors for Kandersteg and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for Kandersteg: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of Kandersteg: 1991–2020 normals
In Kandersteg (1172 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.7 °C. The warmest month is July (15.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.4 °C). About 1018 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (108 mm) with a minimum in April (62 mm). The sun shines for about 1570 hours a year, mostly in July (184 h). On average there are 131 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.7 °C and the absolute minimum −14.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.4 °C | 9.6 °C | −14.5 °C | 86 | 89 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.5 °C | 11.3 °C | −14.0 °C | 63 | 100 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.3 °C | 15.0 °C | −10.9 °C | 72 | 132 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.2 °C | 18.9 °C | −6.1 °C | 62 | 143 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 10.3 °C | 23.6 °C | −1.4 °C | 102 | 155 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.1 °C | 27.8 °C | 2.1 °C | 93 | 168 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 15.8 °C | 28.7 °C | 4.6 °C | 108 | 184 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug | 15.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 3.8 °C | 108 | 172 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep | 11.5 °C | 24.1 °C | 0.8 °C | 65 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.6 °C | 21.0 °C | −3.4 °C | 76 | 119 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.4 °C | 15.8 °C | −9.2 °C | 82 | 83 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.3 °C | 10.3 °C | −13.0 °C | 102 | 79 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 6.7 °C | 28.7 °C | −14.5 °C | 1018 | 1570 | 131 | 8 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (10 km, 1548 m), Adelboden (12 km, 1321 m), Visp (21 km, 639 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kandersteg (1172 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near Kandersteg:
- Weather Ferden
- Weather Wiler (Lötschen)
- Weather Kippel
- Weather Kandergrund
- Weather Blatten
- Weather Guttet-Feschel
- Weather Gampel-Bratsch
- Weather Adelboden
- Weather Steg-Hohtenn
- Weather Albinen
- Weather Leukerbad
- Weather Frutigen
⛷️ Ski resorts in this municipality: Kandersteg
Frequently asked questions about weather in Kandersteg
What is the weather in Kandersteg today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in Kandersteg, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for Kandersteg?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in Kandersteg.
Will it rain tomorrow in Kandersteg?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in Kandersteg.
What is the air quality in Kandersteg?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near Kandersteg.
Are there weather alerts for Kandersteg?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is Kandersteg located?
Kandersteg sits at around 1172 m above sea level in the canton of Bern. This elevation directly affects the temperatures, rain-snow line and snow cover shown in the forecasts.
What is the warmest month in Kandersteg?
The warmest month in Kandersteg is July, averaging 15.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Kandersteg per year?
Kandersteg receives about 1018 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (108 mm), the driest April (62 mm).
When is the best time to visit Kandersteg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.8 °C on average, 184 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.