Axalp ski resort
Axalp is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Brienz (BE). The village sits at 1535 m and the ski area tops out at 1900 m (Windegg), a vertical drop of 365 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 1900 m.
Snow and season in Axalp
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1535 m) and the slopes (1900 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 Axalp: 1991–2020 normals
In Axalp (1535 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.9 °C. The warmest month is July (12.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−5.1 °C). About 1593 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (204 mm) with a minimum in February (87 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.0 °C and the absolute minimum −15.6 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −5.1 °C | 6.5 °C | −15.6 °C | 98 |
| Feb | −4.1 °C | 7.9 °C | −14.7 °C | 87 |
| Mar | −0.1 °C | 12.9 °C | −11.2 °C | 100 |
| Apr | 3.7 °C | 16.6 °C | −7.3 °C | 108 |
| May | 7.8 °C | 20.8 °C | −3.2 °C | 163 |
| Jun | 11.2 °C | 24.3 °C | 1.0 °C | 174 |
| Jul | 12.8 °C | 25.0 °C | 3.5 °C | 192 |
| Aug | 12.4 °C | 24.4 °C | 2.8 °C | 204 |
| Sep | 8.7 °C | 19.8 °C | −1.1 °C | 128 |
| Oct | 4.6 °C | 16.0 °C | −5.6 °C | 109 |
| Nov | −0.6 °C | 11.9 °C | −10.7 °C | 111 |
| Dec | −4.3 °C | 7.4 °C | −14.5 °C | 118 |
| Year | 3.9 °C | 25.0 °C | −15.6 °C | 1593 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Meiringen (10 km, 589 m), Interlaken (14 km, 578 m), Jungfraujoch (20 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Axalp (1535 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Sörenberg (11 km · 1166–2350 m)
- Weather Grindelwald (11 km · 1034–2970 m)
- Weather Habkern (12 km · 1055–1500 m)
- Weather Mörlialp (14 km · 1350–1850 m)
- Weather Meiringen-Hasliberg (15 km · 1060–2433 m)
- Weather Beatenberg (18 km · 1150–1950 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Iseltwald
- Weather Meiringen
- Weather Schwanden bei Brienz
- Weather Hofstetten bei Brienz
- Weather Brienzwiler
- Weather Oberried am Brienzersee
- Weather Niederried bei Interlaken
- Weather Schattenhalb
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Axalp
How high is Axalp?
The village of Axalp is at 1535 m and the ski area rises to 1900 m (Windegg), a vertical drop of 365 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Axalp?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (1900 m) than in the village (1535 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1900 m.
When does it snow in Axalp?
In the village (1535 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (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 Axalp?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Windegg (1900 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 Axalp?
The warmest month in Axalp is July, averaging 12.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −5.1 °C.
How much does it rain in Axalp per year?
Axalp receives about 1593 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (204 mm), the driest February (87 mm).
When is the best time to visit Axalp?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.8 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−5.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.