Aeschi / Aeschiried ski resort
Aeschi / Aeschiried is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Aeschi bei Spiez. The village sits at 860 m and the ski area (Aeschi) tops out at 1500 m (Aeschiallmi), a vertical drop of 640 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 1500 m.
Snow and season in Aeschi / Aeschiried
In the foothills snow lies for a few weeks each winter and inversion fog is common in the valley bottoms.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (860 m) and the slopes (1500 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Aeschi / Aeschiried: 1991–2020 normals
In Aeschi / Aeschiried (860 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.1 °C. The warmest month is July (16.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.1 °C). About 1228 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (153 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 92 frost days and 8 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.7 °C and the absolute minimum −10.5 °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 | −0.1 °C | 11.3 °C | −10.5 °C | 77 | 67 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.4 °C | 12.6 °C | −10.3 °C | 70 | 82 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.9 °C | 16.7 °C | −7.2 °C | 76 | 129 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.4 °C | 20.1 °C | −3.4 °C | 84 | 164 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 11.5 °C | 24.3 °C | 1.1 °C | 127 | 183 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.0 °C | 27.9 °C | 5.0 °C | 132 | 200 | 0 | 11 |
| Jul | 16.8 °C | 28.7 °C | 7.6 °C | 153 | 223 | 0 | 15 |
| Aug | 16.5 °C | 28.2 °C | 6.8 °C | 150 | 199 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep | 12.8 °C | 23.7 °C | 3.4 °C | 97 | 152 | 0 | 3 |
| Oct | 8.9 °C | 20.0 °C | −1.1 °C | 83 | 103 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.8 °C | 15.5 °C | −6.2 °C | 83 | 68 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.7 °C | 11.4 °C | −9.8 °C | 96 | 56 | 22 | 0 |
| Year | 8.1 °C | 28.7 °C | −10.5 °C | 1228 | 1626 | 92 | 46 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Interlaken (13 km, 578 m), Adelboden (21 km, 1321 m), Jungfraujoch (25 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Aeschi / Aeschiried (860 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Beatenberg (10 km · 1150–1950 m)
- Weather Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn (11 km · 810–1865 m)
- Weather Mürren (16 km · 1638–2970 m)
- Weather Habkern (18 km · 1055–1500 m)
- Weather Kandersteg (21 km · 1176–1950 m)
- Weather Wengen (22 km · 1274–2343 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Wimmis
- Weather Reichenbach im Kandertal
- Weather Krattigen
- Weather Leissigen
- Weather Frutigen
- Weather Därligen
- Weather Diemtigen
- Weather Beatenberg
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aeschi / Aeschiried
How high is Aeschi / Aeschiried?
The village of Aeschi / Aeschiried is at 860 m and the ski area rises to 1500 m (Aeschiallmi), a vertical drop of 640 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Aeschi / Aeschiried?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1500 m) than in the village (860 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1500 m.
When does it snow in Aeschi / Aeschiried?
In the village (860 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Aeschi / Aeschiried?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Aeschiallmi (1500 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Aeschi / Aeschiried?
The warmest month in Aeschi / Aeschiried is July, averaging 16.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Aeschi / Aeschiried per year?
Aeschi / Aeschiried receives about 1228 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (153 mm), the driest February (70 mm).
When is the best time to visit Aeschi / Aeschiried?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.8 °C on average, 223 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.