About St. Stephan
St. Stephan is a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Bern (BE), at 46.491° latitude and 7.394° longitude. The municipality is part of the central Alps, pronounced alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Also known as St. Stephan, St. Stephan benefits from precise weather monitoring with hourly and 15-day forecasts.
Climate of St. Stephan
The climate in St. Stephan 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 St. Stephan and neighboring municipalities.
On this page you will find the detailed weather forecast for St. Stephan: current temperature, 48-hour hourly forecast, 15-day forecast, air quality, UV index, wind, precipitation and weather alerts. Updated hourly.
Climate of St. Stephan: 1991–2020 normals
In St. Stephan (1392 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (14.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.0 °C). About 1265 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (148 mm) with a minimum in February (78 mm). The sun shines for about 1721 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 132 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.0 °C and the absolute minimum −13.9 °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 | −2.0 °C | 9.8 °C | −13.9 °C | 93 | 101 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.8 °C | 10.7 °C | −13.6 °C | 78 | 111 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.6 °C | 14.4 °C | −10.4 °C | 82 | 145 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.0 °C | 18.0 °C | −6.5 °C | 82 | 155 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 9.0 °C | 22.3 °C | −1.4 °C | 127 | 167 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.6 °C | 25.8 °C | 1.8 °C | 128 | 182 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 14.4 °C | 27.0 °C | 4.6 °C | 148 | 199 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug | 14.2 °C | 26.5 °C | 3.8 °C | 143 | 188 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep | 10.4 °C | 21.9 °C | 0.7 °C | 95 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.8 °C | 19.3 °C | −3.5 °C | 88 | 131 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.8 °C | 14.6 °C | −9.2 °C | 90 | 93 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.1 °C | 10.5 °C | −12.9 °C | 111 | 89 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 27.0 °C | −13.9 °C | 1265 | 1721 | 132 | 9 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Adelboden (13 km, 1321 m), Château-d'Oex (19 km, 1028 m), Montana (22 km, 1423 m), adjusted to the elevation of St. Stephan (1392 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby cities
Check the weather of cities near St. Stephan:
- Weather Lenk
- Weather Zweisimmen
- Weather Boltigen
- Weather Lauenen
- Weather Saanen
- Weather Adelboden
- Weather Rougemont
- Weather Château-d'Oex
- Weather Gsteig
- Weather Icogne
- Weather Jaun
- Weather Oberwil im Simmental
Frequently asked questions about weather in St. Stephan
What is the weather in St. Stephan today?
At the top of the page you will find the current temperature, precipitation and wind in St. Stephan, updated in real time.
What is the 15-day forecast for St. Stephan?
The "15-day forecast" section shows min/max temperatures, precipitation and wind expected for the next 15 days in St. Stephan.
Will it rain tomorrow in St. Stephan?
Check the 48-hour hourly forecast to see exactly when precipitation is expected in St. Stephan.
What is the air quality in St. Stephan?
The air quality section displays the AQI index and PM2.5, PM10 and ozone concentrations measured near St. Stephan.
Are there weather alerts for St. Stephan?
Weather alerts (storms, high winds, extreme temperatures) are shown as a banner at the top of the page when active.
At what altitude is St. Stephan located?
St. Stephan sits at around 1392 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 St. Stephan?
The warmest month in St. Stephan is July, averaging 14.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in St. Stephan per year?
St. Stephan receives about 1265 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (148 mm), the driest February (78 mm).
When is the best time to visit St. Stephan?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.4 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.