Zweisimmen ski resort
Zweisimmen is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Zweisimmen. The village sits at 950 m and the ski area (Gstaad Mountain Rides) tops out at 2000 m (Rinderberg), a vertical drop of 1050 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 2000 m.
Snow and season in Zweisimmen
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 (950 m) and the slopes (2000 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 Zweisimmen: 1991–2020 normals
In Zweisimmen (950 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.1 °C. The warmest month is July (16.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.2 °C). About 1204 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (146 mm) with a minimum in February (66 mm). The sun shines for about 1858 hours a year, mostly in July (237 h). On average there are 118 frost days and 2 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.0 °C and the absolute minimum −11.7 °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 | 0.2 °C | 12.1 °C | −11.7 °C | 77 | 98 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.5 °C | 12.8 °C | −11.2 °C | 66 | 113 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.8 °C | 16.6 °C | −8.0 °C | 74 | 152 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.2 °C | 20.2 °C | −4.1 °C | 80 | 168 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 11.2 °C | 24.4 °C | 0.8 °C | 128 | 183 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.8 °C | 27.8 °C | 4.2 °C | 128 | 213 | 0 | 5 |
| Jul | 16.7 °C | 29.0 °C | 7.0 °C | 146 | 237 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 16.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 6.1 °C | 141 | 221 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 12.6 °C | 23.9 °C | 3.1 °C | 97 | 169 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 8.9 °C | 21.2 °C | −1.3 °C | 89 | 128 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.0 °C | 16.7 °C | −6.9 °C | 82 | 91 | 15 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.1 °C | 12.7 °C | −10.6 °C | 95 | 85 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 8.1 °C | 29.0 °C | −11.7 °C | 1204 | 1858 | 118 | 22 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Adelboden (15 km, 1321 m), Château-d'Oex (21 km, 1028 m), Plaffeien (23 km, 1042 m), adjusted to the elevation of Zweisimmen (950 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Jaun (10 km · 1015–1700 m)
- Weather Schönried-Saanenmöser (10 km · 1230–2000 m)
- Weather Gstaad (12 km · 1050–2971 m)
- Weather Lenk (15 km · 1068–2100 m)
- Weather Rougemont (16 km · 1000–2156 m)
- Weather Schwarzsee (16 km · 1050–1750 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather St. Stephan
- Weather Boltigen
- Weather Lenk
- Weather Saanen
- Weather Oberwil im Simmental
- Weather Jaun
- Weather Därstetten
- Weather Rougemont
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zweisimmen
How high is Zweisimmen?
The village of Zweisimmen is at 950 m and the ski area rises to 2000 m (Rinderberg), a vertical drop of 1050 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Zweisimmen?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2000 m) than in the village (950 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2000 m.
When does it snow in Zweisimmen?
In the village (950 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 Zweisimmen?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Rinderberg (2000 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 Zweisimmen?
The warmest month in Zweisimmen is July, averaging 16.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Zweisimmen per year?
Zweisimmen receives about 1204 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (146 mm), the driest February (66 mm).
When is the best time to visit Zweisimmen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.7 °C on average, 237 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.