Kleine Scheidegg
The Kleine Scheidegg is a mountain pass at 2061 m (Bern). Access: railway; usually open toute l'année. The weather above is computed at the exact pass altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section gives 7-day snowfall, gusts and the snow line — check it before crossing by car, motorbike or bike.
Climate of Kleine Scheidegg: 1991–2020 normals
In Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m), the mean annual temperature is 1.6 °C. The warmest month is August (9.1 °C on average) and the coldest February (−5.2 °C). About 1614 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (200 mm) with a minimum in February (91 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 18.4 °C and the absolute minimum −16.3 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −4.7 °C | 5.7 °C | −16.3 °C | 98 |
| Feb | −5.2 °C | 6.3 °C | −16.3 °C | 91 |
| Mar | −3.2 °C | 7.6 °C | −14.8 °C | 99 |
| Apr | −0.7 °C | 9.6 °C | −11.2 °C | 113 |
| May | 3.4 °C | 13.5 °C | −6.2 °C | 167 |
| Jun | 7.1 °C | 17.7 °C | −2.0 °C | 174 |
| Jul | 8.9 °C | 18.4 °C | 0.4 °C | 200 |
| Aug | 9.1 °C | 18.4 °C | 0.1 °C | 200 |
| Sep | 6.0 °C | 15.2 °C | −3.7 °C | 129 |
| Oct | 3.2 °C | 12.5 °C | −7.6 °C | 110 |
| Nov | −1.3 °C | 9.2 °C | −12.4 °C | 110 |
| Dec | −3.8 °C | 6.2 °C | −15.2 °C | 124 |
| Year | 1.6 °C | 18.4 °C | −16.3 °C | 1614 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Jungfraujoch (5 km, 3571 m), Interlaken (12 km, 578 m), Eggishorn (20 km, 2892 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kleine Scheidegg (2061 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Männlichen (3 km · 2343 m)
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- Weather First (Grindelwald) (11 km · 2168 m)
- Weather Grosse Scheidegg (13 km · 1962 m)
- Weather Harder Kulm (15 km · 1322 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Lauterbrunnen (4 km)
- Weather Fieschertal (5 km)
- Weather Grindelwald (6 km)
- Weather Lütschental (6 km)
- Weather Gsteigwiler (8 km)
- Weather Gündlischwand (8 km)
- Weather Wilderswil (9 km)
- Weather Bönigen (11 km)
Passes & summits Weather Lauterbrunnen
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Kleine Scheidegg
Is the Kleine Scheidegg open?
The Kleine Scheidegg is usually accessible toute l'année. 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 Kleine Scheidegg?
Expect about 10 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 2061 m is about 1.6 °C; the coldest month is February (−5.2 °C).
Can it snow at the Kleine Scheidegg 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 Kleine Scheidegg?
The warmest month in Kleine Scheidegg is August, averaging 9.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −5.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Kleine Scheidegg per year?
Kleine Scheidegg receives about 1614 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (200 mm), the driest February (91 mm).
When is the best time to visit Kleine Scheidegg?
For warmth and sunshine: August (9.1 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−5.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.