Giessbach Falls
Giessbach Falls (waterfall) sits at 660 m (Bern), near Brienz, lac de Brienz, Grandhotel Giessbach. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Giessbach Falls: 1991–2020 normals
In Giessbach Falls (660 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.8 °C. The warmest month is July (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.0 °C). About 1258 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (159 mm) with a minimum in February (70 mm). The sun shines for about 1626 hours a year, mostly in July (223 h). On average there are 95 frost days and 7 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.9 °C and the absolute minimum −10.1 °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 | −0.0 °C | 11.3 °C | −10.1 °C | 77 | 67 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.8 °C | 12.9 °C | −9.6 °C | 70 | 82 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.8 °C | 17.8 °C | −6.1 °C | 78 | 129 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.5 °C | 21.4 °C | −2.3 °C | 87 | 164 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 12.6 °C | 25.7 °C | 1.9 °C | 130 | 183 | 0 | 4 |
| Jun | 16.1 °C | 29.2 °C | 6.0 °C | 137 | 200 | 0 | 10 |
| Jul | 17.8 °C | 29.9 °C | 8.6 °C | 154 | 223 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 17.4 °C | 29.3 °C | 7.8 °C | 159 | 199 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep | 13.6 °C | 24.7 °C | 4.1 °C | 100 | 152 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 9.4 °C | 20.6 °C | −0.5 °C | 86 | 103 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.3 °C | 16.2 °C | −5.5 °C | 87 | 68 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.8 °C | 11.7 °C | −9.3 °C | 95 | 56 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 8.8 °C | 29.9 °C | −10.1 °C | 1258 | 1626 | 95 | 45 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Interlaken (11 km, 578 m), Meiringen (15 km, 589 m), Jungfraujoch (21 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Giessbach Falls (660 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Sights & landmarks
- Weather Ballenberg Open-Air Museum (9 km · 620 m)
- Weather Reichenbach Falls (16 km · 800 m)
- Weather Staubbach Falls (17 km · 800 m)
- Weather Aare Gorge (19 km · 600 m)
- Weather Trümmelbach Falls (19 km · 820 m)
- Weather Spiez Castle (23 km · 580 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Oberried am Brienzersee (3 km)
- Weather Iseltwald (4 km)
- Weather Niederried bei Interlaken (4 km)
- Weather Brienz (BE) (5 km)
- Weather Habkern (7 km)
- Weather Schwanden bei Brienz (7 km)
- Weather Bönigen (8 km)
- Weather Ringgenberg (BE) (9 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Oberried am Brienzersee
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Giessbach Falls
When is the best time to visit Giessbach Falls?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (17.8 °C).
What will the weather be like at Giessbach Falls tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Giessbach Falls: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Giessbach Falls?
Giessbach Falls is at 660 m, Bern, near Brienz, lac de Brienz, Grandhotel Giessbach. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Giessbach Falls?
The warmest month in Giessbach Falls is July, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Giessbach Falls per year?
Giessbach Falls receives about 1258 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (159 mm), the driest February (70 mm).
When is the best time to visit Giessbach Falls?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.8 °C on average, 223 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.