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Today (Saturday 14 Nov) in Grimsel Pass: overcast, −10 to −1 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (1 %), wind up to 14 km/h. Tomorrow: light snow, −5 to −1 °C.
| Day | Weather | Min | Max | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | overcast | −10 °C | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 14 km/h |
| Tomorrow | light snow | −5 °C | −1 °C | 0.1 mm | 14 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | snow showers | −5 °C | −1 °C | 10.9 mm | 19 km/h |
| Tue 17 Nov | snow | −5 °C | 1 °C | 8.4 mm | 17 km/h |
| Wed 18 Nov | snow showers | −5 °C | −1 °C | 12.0 mm | 10 km/h |
| Thu 19 Nov | light snow | −5 °C | 0 °C | 3.5 mm | 13 km/h |
| Fri 20 Nov | light snow | −10 °C | −3 °C | 4.0 mm | 21 km/h |
No rain expected today in Grimsel Pass. Tomorrow: rain from 06:00 to 07:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.
Saturday 14 Nov in Grimsel Pass, hour by hour: sunny in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low −10 °C around 05:00, high −1 °C around 14:00. No rainy hour.
| Time | Weather | Temp. | Precip. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | sunny | −8 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 01:00 | sunny | −9 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 02:00 | sunny | −9 °C | 0.0 mm | 3 km/h |
| 03:00 | sunny | −9 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 04:00 | sunny | −9 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 05:00 | sunny | −10 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 06:00 | sunny | −9 °C | 0.0 mm | 2 km/h |
| 07:00 | sunny | −10 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 08:00 | sunny | −10 °C | 0.0 mm | 4 km/h |
| 09:00 | sunny | −6 °C | 0.0 mm | 8 km/h |
| 10:00 | sunny | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 9 km/h |
| 11:00 | sunny | −3 °C | 0.0 mm | 11 km/h |
| 12:00 | sunny | −2 °C | 0.0 mm | 12 km/h |
| 13:00 | sunny | −2 °C | 0.0 mm | 11 km/h |
| 14:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 12 km/h |
| 15:00 | sunny | −1 °C | 0.0 mm | 10 km/h |
| 16:00 | sunny | −2 °C | 0.0 mm | 11 km/h |
| 17:00 | mostly sunny | −3 °C | 0.0 mm | 10 km/h |
| 18:00 | overcast | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 11 km/h |
| 19:00 | overcast | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 11 km/h |
| 20:00 | overcast | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 12 km/h |
| 21:00 | overcast | −5 °C | 0.0 mm | 13 km/h |
| 22:00 | overcast | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 14 km/h |
| 23:00 | overcast | −4 °C | 0.0 mm | 13 km/h |
Today, Saturday 14 Nov in Grimsel Pass: overcast, −10 to −1 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. No precipitation expected.
Tomorrow, Sunday 15 Nov, in Grimsel Pass: light snow, −5 to −1 °C, wind up to 14 km/h. No precipitation expected.
Today in Grimsel Pass (2164 m): −10 to −1 °C. Tomorrow: −5 to −1 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from −3 to 1 °C, averaging −1 °C.
This weekend in Grimsel Pass: Saturday overcast, −10 to −1 °C; Sunday light snow, −5 to −1 °C.
Yes: 5 days with precipitation are expected in Grimsel Pass over the next 7 days, 38.9 mm in total. Wettest day: Wednesday 18 Nov (12.0 mm).
Snowfall expected in Grimsel Pass (2164 m): Monday 16 Nov and Tuesday 17 Nov and Wednesday 18 Nov. Estimated total: 25.9 cm.
Today in Grimsel Pass (2164 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (moderate) around midday. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended between 11 am and 3 pm. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.
The best day of the next 7 in Grimsel Pass: Saturday 14 Nov, overcast, up to −1 °C.
In Grimsel Pass (2164 m), the mean annual temperature is 1.3 °C. The warmest month is August (9.5 °C on average) and the coldest February (−6.2 °C). About 1952 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in January (195 mm) with a minimum in July (135 mm). The sun shines for about 1435 hours a year, mostly in July (178 h). On average there are 189 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 20.0 °C and the absolute minimum −17.3 °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 | −5.8 °C | 3.6 °C | −16.9 °C | 195 | 72 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −6.2 °C | 4.3 °C | −17.3 °C | 171 | 95 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −3.7 °C | 6.4 °C | −14.7 °C | 181 | 129 | 29 | 0 |
| Apr | −0.8 °C | 8.9 °C | −11.1 °C | 162 | 123 | 22 | 0 |
| May | 3.4 °C | 14.3 °C | −5.9 °C | 170 | 135 | 10 | 0 |
| Jun | 7.3 °C | 19.0 °C | −2.1 °C | 136 | 158 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 9.3 °C | 20.0 °C | 0.5 °C | 135 | 178 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 9.5 °C | 20.0 °C | −0.1 °C | 150 | 169 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 6.0 °C | 16.0 °C | −2.9 °C | 142 | 140 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 3.0 °C | 13.7 °C | −6.7 °C | 141 | 115 | 10 | 0 |
| Nov | −1.8 °C | 8.6 °C | −11.8 °C | 178 | 64 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.8 °C | 4.7 °C | −15.6 °C | 190 | 57 | 29 | 0 |
| Year | 1.3 °C | 20.0 °C | −17.3 °C | 1952 | 1435 | 189 | 0 |
The Grimsel Pass is usually accessible June–October. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
Expect about 10 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 2164 m is about 1.3 °C; the coldest month is February (−6.2 °C).
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells.
The warmest month in Grimsel Pass is August, averaging 9.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −6.2 °C.
Grimsel Pass receives about 1952 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January (195 mm), the driest July (135 mm).
For warmth and sunshine: August (9.5 °C on average, 169 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−6.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Grimsel Hospiz (1 km, 1980 m), Ulrichen (7 km, 1346 m), Robièi (19 km, 1898 m), adjusted to the elevation of Grimsel Pass (2164 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.