Harder Kulm
The Harder Kulm rises to 1322 m (Bern). Access: funicular; season: avril–novembre. The weather above is computed at summit altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section shows 7-day snowfall, wind, gusts and the snow line — to pick the right day (visibility, cold, wind).
Climate of Harder Kulm: 1991–2020 normals
In Harder Kulm (1322 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.2 °C. The warmest month is July (14.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.9 °C). About 1400 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (174 mm) with a minimum in February (79 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.0 °C and the absolute minimum −13.2 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.9 °C | 7.3 °C | −13.2 °C | 85 |
| Feb | −3.0 °C | 9.3 °C | −13.0 °C | 79 |
| Mar | 1.2 °C | 14.6 °C | −9.3 °C | 86 |
| Apr | 5.1 °C | 18.5 °C | −5.5 °C | 98 |
| May | 9.2 °C | 22.8 °C | −1.4 °C | 145 |
| Jun | 12.8 °C | 26.2 °C | 2.7 °C | 150 |
| Jul | 14.5 °C | 27.0 °C | 5.3 °C | 173 |
| Aug | 14.0 °C | 26.4 °C | 4.3 °C | 174 |
| Sep | 10.1 °C | 21.5 °C | 0.9 °C | 112 |
| Oct | 5.6 °C | 16.7 °C | −3.8 °C | 95 |
| Nov | 0.3 °C | 11.9 °C | −9.0 °C | 95 |
| Dec | −3.1 °C | 7.2 °C | −12.7 °C | 108 |
| Year | 5.2 °C | 27.0 °C | −13.2 °C | 1400 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Interlaken (3 km, 578 m), Jungfraujoch (20 km, 3571 m), Meiringen (25 km, 589 m), adjusted to the elevation of Harder Kulm (1322 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Niederhorn (5 km · 1963 m)
- Weather Männlichen (12 km · 2343 m)
- Weather Kleine Scheidegg (15 km · 2061 m)
- Weather Schilthorn (Piz Gloria) (15 km · 2970 m)
- Weather Niesen (16 km · 2362 m)
- Weather First (Grindelwald) (16 km · 2168 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Unterseen (0 km)
- Weather Ringgenberg (BE) (2 km)
- Weather Interlaken (3 km)
- Weather Matten bei Interlaken (3 km)
- Weather Beatenberg (4 km)
- Weather Därligen (6 km)
- Weather Bönigen (6 km)
- Weather Wilderswil (6 km)
Passes & summits Weather Unterseen
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Harder Kulm
Is the Harder Kulm open?
The Harder Kulm is usually accessible avril–novembre. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Harder Kulm?
Expect about 5 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1322 m is about 5.2 °C; the coldest month is January (−3.9 °C).
Can it snow at the Harder Kulm in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Harder Kulm?
The warmest month in Harder Kulm is July, averaging 14.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Harder Kulm per year?
Harder Kulm receives about 1400 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (174 mm), the driest February (79 mm).
When is the best time to visit Harder Kulm?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.5 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.