Brünig Pass
The Brünig Pass is a mountain pass at 1008 m (Bern, Obwalden). Access: road + railway; usually open toute l'année. The weather above is computed at the exact pass altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section gives 7-day snowfall, gusts and the snow line — check it before crossing by car, motorbike or bike.
Climate of Brünig Pass: 1991–2020 normals
In Brünig Pass (1008 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.6 °C. The warmest month is July (15.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.9 °C). About 1484 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (192 mm) with a minimum in February (80 mm). The sun shines for about 1378 hours a year, mostly in July (164 h). On average there are 129 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.5 °C and the absolute minimum −13.7 °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 | −2.9 °C | 9.1 °C | −13.7 °C | 91 | 51 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.6 °C | 10.4 °C | −12.4 °C | 80 | 92 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.8 °C | 16.0 °C | −8.5 °C | 94 | 128 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.9 °C | 20.1 °C | −4.5 °C | 100 | 146 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 10.9 °C | 24.4 °C | −0.5 °C | 152 | 147 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.2 °C | 27.8 °C | 3.6 °C | 164 | 158 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 15.7 °C | 28.5 °C | 6.2 °C | 178 | 164 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 15.2 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.4 °C | 192 | 157 | 0 | 5 |
| Sep | 11.5 °C | 22.9 °C | 1.3 °C | 119 | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.2 °C | 19.4 °C | −3.1 °C | 102 | 112 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.9 °C | 15.4 °C | −8.3 °C | 104 | 61 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.1 °C | 10.6 °C | −12.5 °C | 108 | 31 | 26 | 0 |
| Year | 6.6 °C | 28.5 °C | −13.7 °C | 1484 | 1378 | 129 | 18 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Meiringen (4 km, 589 m), Engelberg (22 km, 1036 m), Titlis (22 km, 3045 m), adjusted to the elevation of Brünig Pass (1008 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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- Weather Grosse Scheidegg (12 km · 1962 m)
- Weather First (Grindelwald) (13 km · 2168 m)
- Weather Männlichen (22 km · 2343 m)
- Weather Mount Titlis (23 km · 3238 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Hasliberg (2 km)
- Weather Brienzwiler (2 km)
- Weather Meiringen (3 km)
- Weather Hofstetten bei Brienz (4 km)
- Weather Lungern (5 km)
- Weather Schwanden bei Brienz (6 km)
- Weather Schattenhalb (9 km)
- Weather Giswil (9 km)
Passes & summits Weather Hasliberg
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Brünig Pass
Is the Brünig Pass open?
The Brünig Pass is usually accessible toute l'année. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Brünig Pass?
Expect about 3 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1008 m is about 6.6 °C; the coldest month is January (−2.9 °C).
Can it snow at the Brünig Pass in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Brünig Pass?
The warmest month in Brünig Pass is July, averaging 15.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Brünig Pass per year?
Brünig Pass receives about 1484 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (192 mm), the driest February (80 mm).
When is the best time to visit Brünig Pass?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.7 °C on average, 164 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.