Sörenberg ski resort
Sörenberg is a ski resort in the canton of Lucerne, in the municipality of Flühli. The village sits at 1166 m and the ski area tops out at 2350 m (Brienzer Rothorn), a vertical drop of 1184 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 2350 m.
Snow and season in Sörenberg
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 (1166 m) and the slopes (2350 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 Sörenberg: 1991–2020 normals
In Sörenberg (1166 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is July (15.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.4 °C). About 1457 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (182 mm) with a minimum in February (79 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.0 °C and the absolute minimum −13.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.4 °C | 8.3 °C | −13.9 °C | 87 |
| Feb | −2.3 °C | 10.0 °C | −13.1 °C | 79 |
| Mar | 2.0 °C | 15.4 °C | −9.1 °C | 91 |
| Apr | 5.9 °C | 19.5 °C | −5.1 °C | 101 |
| May | 10.0 °C | 23.9 °C | −1.2 °C | 154 |
| Jun | 13.4 °C | 27.1 °C | 2.8 °C | 162 |
| Jul | 15.1 °C | 28.0 °C | 5.5 °C | 176 |
| Aug | 14.6 °C | 27.3 °C | 4.6 °C | 182 |
| Sep | 10.8 °C | 22.4 °C | 0.9 °C | 118 |
| Oct | 6.4 °C | 18.3 °C | −3.7 °C | 101 |
| Nov | 1.1 °C | 13.7 °C | −8.8 °C | 99 |
| Dec | −2.6 °C | 8.9 °C | −12.8 °C | 107 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 28.0 °C | −13.9 °C | 1457 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Meiringen (16 km, 589 m), Interlaken (19 km, 578 m), Langnau i.E. (20 km, 744 m), adjusted to the elevation of Sörenberg (1166 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Marbach / Marbachegg (9 km · 870–1500 m)
- Weather Mörlialp (9 km · 1350–1850 m)
- Weather Axalp (11 km · 1535–1900 m)
- Weather Habkern (11 km · 1055–1500 m)
- Weather Meiringen-Hasliberg (18 km · 1060–2433 m)
- Weather Beatenberg (19 km · 1150–1950 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Schwanden bei Brienz
- Weather Oberried am Brienzersee
- Weather Hofstetten bei Brienz
- Weather Giswil
- Weather Schangnau
- Weather Brienzwiler
- Weather Meiringen
- Weather Habkern
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sörenberg
How high is Sörenberg?
The village of Sörenberg is at 1166 m and the ski area rises to 2350 m (Brienzer Rothorn), a vertical drop of 1184 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Sörenberg?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2350 m) than in the village (1166 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2350 m.
When does it snow in Sörenberg?
In the village (1166 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 Sörenberg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Brienzer Rothorn (2350 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 Sörenberg?
The warmest month in Sörenberg is July, averaging 15.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Sörenberg per year?
Sörenberg receives about 1457 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (182 mm), the driest February (79 mm).
When is the best time to visit Sörenberg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.1 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.