Lauchernalp ski resort
Lauchernalp is a ski resort in the canton of Valais, in the municipality of Wiler (Lötschen). The village sits at 1969 m and the ski area (Lötschental) tops out at 3111 m (Hockenhorngrat), a vertical drop of 1142 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 3111 m.
Snow and season in Lauchernalp
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 (1969 m) and the slopes (3111 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 Lauchernalp: 1991–2020 normals
In Lauchernalp (1969 m), the mean annual temperature is 1.9 °C. The warmest month is July (11.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−7.9 °C). About 1132 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (129 mm) with a minimum in September (60 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.6 °C and the absolute minimum −19.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −7.9 °C | 4.2 °C | −19.9 °C | 109 |
| Feb | −6.7 °C | 6.3 °C | −19.5 °C | 74 |
| Mar | −2.5 °C | 10.0 °C | −16.4 °C | 88 |
| Apr | 1.7 °C | 14.2 °C | −10.9 °C | 65 |
| May | 5.9 °C | 19.1 °C | −6.3 °C | 111 |
| Jun | 9.9 °C | 23.9 °C | −2.9 °C | 91 |
| Jul | 11.4 °C | 24.6 °C | −0.5 °C | 105 |
| Aug | 10.7 °C | 23.8 °C | −1.3 °C | 113 |
| Sep | 7.0 °C | 20.3 °C | −4.2 °C | 60 |
| Oct | 3.0 °C | 17.0 °C | −8.2 °C | 88 |
| Nov | −2.5 °C | 11.3 °C | −14.2 °C | 100 |
| Dec | −6.6 °C | 4.7 °C | −18.2 °C | 129 |
| Year | 1.9 °C | 24.6 °C | −19.9 °C | 1132 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (3 km, 1548 m), Visp (12 km, 639 m), Adelboden (20 km, 1321 m), adjusted to the elevation of Lauchernalp (1969 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Kandersteg (9 km · 1176–1950 m)
- Weather Leukerbad (11 km · 1411–2700 m)
- Weather Eischoll (14 km · 1220–2100 m)
- Weather Belalp (16 km · 2094–3100 m)
- Weather Unterbäch (18 km · 1230–2500 m)
- Weather Riederalp (19 km · 1925–2869 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Kippel
- Weather Ferden
- Weather Gampel-Bratsch
- Weather Steg-Hohtenn
- Weather Blatten
- Weather Kandersteg
- Weather Guttet-Feschel
- Weather Ausserberg
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lauchernalp
How high is Lauchernalp?
The village of Lauchernalp is at 1969 m and the ski area rises to 3111 m (Hockenhorngrat), a vertical drop of 1142 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Lauchernalp?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (3111 m) than in the village (1969 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3111 m.
When does it snow in Lauchernalp?
In the village (1969 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to April (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 Lauchernalp?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Hockenhorngrat (3111 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 Lauchernalp?
The warmest month in Lauchernalp is July, averaging 11.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −7.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Lauchernalp per year?
Lauchernalp receives about 1132 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (129 mm), the driest September (60 mm).
When is the best time to visit Lauchernalp?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−7.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.