Männlichen
The Männlichen rises to 2343 m (Bern). Access: cable car; season: toute l'année. 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 Männlichen: 1991–2020 normals
In Männlichen (2343 m), the mean annual temperature is −0.2 °C. The warmest month is July (8.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−7.8 °C). About 1678 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (209 mm) with a minimum in February (94 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 18.8 °C and the absolute minimum −18.5 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −7.8 °C | 3.1 °C | −18.5 °C | 102 |
| Feb | −7.6 °C | 4.2 °C | −18.3 °C | 94 |
| Mar | −4.6 °C | 7.4 °C | −15.8 °C | 104 |
| Apr | −1.5 °C | 10.3 °C | −12.1 °C | 117 |
| May | 2.6 °C | 14.3 °C | −7.5 °C | 173 |
| Jun | 6.2 °C | 18.1 °C | −3.4 °C | 181 |
| Jul | 8.0 °C | 18.8 °C | −0.9 °C | 207 |
| Aug | 7.9 °C | 18.5 °C | −1.4 °C | 209 |
| Sep | 4.4 °C | 14.6 °C | −5.1 °C | 134 |
| Oct | 0.9 °C | 11.1 °C | −9.4 °C | 114 |
| Nov | −4.0 °C | 7.1 °C | −14.3 °C | 115 |
| Dec | −6.9 °C | 3.4 °C | −17.6 °C | 128 |
| Year | −0.2 °C | 18.8 °C | −18.5 °C | 1678 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Jungfraujoch (8 km, 3571 m), Interlaken (8 km, 578 m), Meiringen (22 km, 589 m), adjusted to the elevation of Männlichen (2343 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Kleine Scheidegg (3 km · 2061 m)
- Weather Jungfraujoch (8 km · 3454 m)
- Weather First (Grindelwald) (10 km · 2168 m)
- Weather Schilthorn (Piz Gloria) (10 km · 2970 m)
- Weather Harder Kulm (12 km · 1322 m)
- Weather Grosse Scheidegg (13 km · 1962 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Lütschental (3 km)
- Weather Grindelwald (4 km)
- Weather Gsteigwiler (5 km)
- Weather Gündlischwand (5 km)
- Weather Wilderswil (6 km)
- Weather Bönigen (7 km)
- Weather Lauterbrunnen (8 km)
- Weather Fieschertal (8 km)
Passes & summits Weather Lütschental
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Männlichen
Is the Männlichen open?
The Männlichen 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 Männlichen?
Expect about 11 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 2343 m is about −0.2 °C; the coldest month is January (−7.8 °C).
Can it snow at the Männlichen 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 Männlichen?
The warmest month in Männlichen is July, averaging 8.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −7.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Männlichen per year?
Männlichen receives about 1678 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (209 mm), the driest February (94 mm).
When is the best time to visit Männlichen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (8.0 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−7.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.