The region: Kander Valley
Kander Valley (Bern): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1100 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 3 municipalities, 1 ski resorts, 2 lakes and 0 passes or summits within 10 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Kander Valley: 1991–2020 normals
In Kander Valley (1100 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C. The warmest month is July (15.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.0 °C). About 1184 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (143 mm) with a minimum in February (70 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 28.4 °C and the absolute minimum −12.8 °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 | −1.0 °C | 11.1 °C | −12.8 °C | 84 | 89 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.6 °C | 12.0 °C | −12.4 °C | 70 | 100 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.9 °C | 15.6 °C | −9.4 °C | 77 | 132 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.5 °C | 19.4 °C | −5.2 °C | 77 | 143 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 10.5 °C | 23.7 °C | −0.3 °C | 122 | 155 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.1 °C | 27.4 °C | 3.2 °C | 122 | 168 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 15.9 °C | 28.4 °C | 6.0 °C | 143 | 184 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug | 15.5 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.1 °C | 137 | 172 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep | 11.8 °C | 23.5 °C | 2.0 °C | 87 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.1 °C | 20.8 °C | −2.3 °C | 82 | 119 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.1 °C | 16.0 °C | −7.9 °C | 83 | 83 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.1 °C | 11.6 °C | −11.6 °C | 101 | 79 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 7.2 °C | 28.4 °C | −12.8 °C | 1184 | 1570 | 131 | 8 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Adelboden (11 km, 1321 m), Blatten, Lötschental (19 km, 1548 m), Interlaken (20 km, 578 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kander Valley (1100 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Kandergrund 0 km · 1030 m
- Frutigen 5 km · 884 m
- Kandersteg 10 km · 1172 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Kandersteg 1176–1950 m
🌊 Lakes
- Blausee 887 m
- Lake Oeschinen 1578 m
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Kander Valley
What is the weather like in Kander Valley today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1100 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Kander Valley?
At the centre of the region (1100 m) the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C with 1184 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (15.9 °C) and the coldest January (−1.0 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Kander Valley?
The warmest month in Kander Valley is July, averaging 15.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Kander Valley per year?
Kander Valley receives about 1184 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (143 mm), the driest February (70 mm).
When is the best time to visit Kander Valley?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.9 °C on average, 184 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.