Lake Oeschinen
Lake Oeschinen is a Swiss lake (Bern) at 1578 m, covering 1.1 km² with a maximum depth of 56 m. Typical winds: vents thermiques de montagne. Main shores and access points: Kandersteg (télécabine), sentier panoramique, barques. The weather above is computed over the middle of the lake; the “Wind on the lake” section details hourly speed, gusts and direction — for sailing, windsurfing, paddling, fishing or swimming.
Climate of Lake Oeschinen: 1991–2020 normals
In Lake Oeschinen (1578 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.4 °C. The warmest month is July (13.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.0 °C). About 1193 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (131 mm) with a minimum in April (72 mm). The sun shines for about 1570 hours a year, mostly in July (184 h). On average there are 160 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.3 °C and the absolute minimum −16.1 °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 | −4.0 °C | 8.0 °C | −16.1 °C | 98 | 89 | 29 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.5 °C | 9.1 °C | −15.8 °C | 74 | 100 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.1 °C | 12.1 °C | −13.2 °C | 84 | 132 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.5 °C | 15.7 °C | −8.5 °C | 72 | 143 | 16 | 0 |
| May | 7.6 °C | 20.2 °C | −3.5 °C | 120 | 155 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 11.4 °C | 24.4 °C | −0.0 °C | 112 | 168 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul | 13.1 °C | 25.3 °C | 2.5 °C | 131 | 184 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 12.6 °C | 24.7 °C | 1.8 °C | 129 | 172 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 9.1 °C | 21.1 °C | −1.2 °C | 77 | 146 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.6 °C | 18.4 °C | −5.3 °C | 87 | 119 | 9 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.5 °C | 13.5 °C | −11.0 °C | 92 | 83 | 20 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.8 °C | 8.6 °C | −14.6 °C | 117 | 79 | 27 | 0 |
| Year | 4.4 °C | 25.3 °C | −16.1 °C | 1193 | 1570 | 160 | 11 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (11 km, 1548 m), Adelboden (13 km, 1321 m), Jungfraujoch (20 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Lake Oeschinen (1578 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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- Weather Schwarzsee (Lac Noir) (39 km · 1046 m)
- Weather Lake Lungern (46 km · 689 m)
- Weather Lake Gruyère (53 km · 677 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Kandersteg (4 km)
- Weather Kandergrund (8 km)
- Weather Wiler (Lötschen) (11 km)
- Weather Blatten (12 km)
- Weather Ferden (12 km)
- Weather Frutigen (12 km)
- Weather Kippel (13 km)
- Weather Adelboden (14 km)
Swiss lakes Weather Kandersteg
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Lake Oeschinen
What is the wind like on Lake Oeschinen today?
The “Wind on the lake” section shows hourly average wind speed, gusts and direction for the next 24 hours, computed over the lake (1578 m).
Can you swim in Lake Oeschinen?
At 1578 m the water stays cold all year (often below 15 °C in summer): swimming is for the brave, mostly in July–August. Check the air temperature, sunshine and UV index above to pick your slot.
What are the typical winds on Lake Oeschinen?
Characteristic winds: vents thermiques de montagne. Storm warnings on Swiss lakes are signalled by flashing lights (40 flashes/min = caution, 90 = storm).
What is the warmest month in Lake Oeschinen?
The warmest month in Lake Oeschinen is July, averaging 13.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Lake Oeschinen per year?
Lake Oeschinen receives about 1193 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (131 mm), the driest April (72 mm).
When is the best time to visit Lake Oeschinen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.1 °C on average, 184 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.