Kandersteg ski resort
Kandersteg is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Kandersteg. The village sits at 1176 m and the ski area tops out at 1950 m (Sunnbüel / Oeschinen), a vertical drop of 774 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 1950 m.
Snow and season in Kandersteg
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1176 m) and the slopes (1950 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 Kandersteg: 1991–2020 normals
In Kandersteg (1176 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.7 °C. The warmest month is July (15.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.4 °C). About 1020 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (108 mm) with a minimum in April (62 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 28.6 °C and the absolute minimum −14.5 °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 | −2.4 °C | 9.6 °C | −14.5 °C | 86 | 89 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.6 °C | 11.3 °C | −14.0 °C | 63 | 100 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.3 °C | 15.0 °C | −10.9 °C | 72 | 132 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.2 °C | 18.9 °C | −6.2 °C | 62 | 143 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 10.3 °C | 23.5 °C | −1.4 °C | 102 | 155 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.1 °C | 27.8 °C | 2.1 °C | 93 | 168 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 15.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 4.6 °C | 108 | 184 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug | 15.2 °C | 27.9 °C | 3.8 °C | 108 | 172 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep | 11.5 °C | 24.1 °C | 0.8 °C | 65 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.6 °C | 21.0 °C | −3.4 °C | 76 | 119 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.3 °C | 15.8 °C | −9.2 °C | 82 | 83 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.3 °C | 10.3 °C | −13.1 °C | 102 | 79 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 6.7 °C | 28.6 °C | −14.5 °C | 1020 | 1570 | 131 | 8 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (10 km, 1548 m), Adelboden (12 km, 1321 m), Visp (21 km, 639 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kandersteg (1176 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Lauchernalp (9 km · 1969–3111 m)
- Weather Leukerbad (9 km · 1411–2700 m)
- Weather Adelboden (12 km · 1350–2362 m)
- Weather Mürren (17 km · 1638–2970 m)
- Weather Lenk (19 km · 1068–2100 m)
- Weather Eischoll (21 km · 1220–2100 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Ferden
- Weather Wiler (Lötschen)
- Weather Kippel
- Weather Kandergrund
- Weather Blatten
- Weather Guttet-Feschel
- Weather Gampel-Bratsch
- Weather Adelboden
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kandersteg
How high is Kandersteg?
The village of Kandersteg is at 1176 m and the ski area rises to 1950 m (Sunnbüel / Oeschinen), a vertical drop of 774 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Kandersteg?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1950 m) than in the village (1176 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1950 m.
When does it snow in Kandersteg?
In the village (1176 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 Kandersteg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Sunnbüel / Oeschinen (1950 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 Kandersteg?
The warmest month in Kandersteg is July, averaging 15.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Kandersteg per year?
Kandersteg receives about 1020 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (108 mm), the driest April (62 mm).
When is the best time to visit Kandersteg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.7 °C on average, 184 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.