Mount Titlis
The Mount Titlis rises to 3238 m (Obwalden, 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 Mount Titlis: 1991–2020 normals
In Mount Titlis (3238 m), the mean annual temperature is −4.7 °C. The warmest month is July (2.4 °C on average) and the coldest February (−11.0 °C). About 2147 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (270 mm) with a minimum in February (111 mm). On average there are 292 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 12.4 °C and the absolute minimum −23.1 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −10.9 °C | 1.5 °C | −23.1 °C | 123 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −11.0 °C | 0.2 °C | −22.2 °C | 111 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −9.6 °C | 0.7 °C | −20.8 °C | 135 | 31 | 0 |
| Apr | −6.8 °C | 2.4 °C | −17.6 °C | 153 | 29 | 0 |
| May | −3.2 °C | 6.6 °C | −12.8 °C | 226 | 28 | 0 |
| Jun | 0.5 °C | 11.5 °C | −10.3 °C | 245 | 17 | 0 |
| Jul | 2.4 °C | 12.4 °C | −6.2 °C | 270 | 12 | 0 |
| Aug | 2.4 °C | 11.2 °C | −6.8 °C | 269 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep | −0.6 °C | 8.4 °C | −10.4 °C | 176 | 20 | 0 |
| Oct | −2.6 °C | 9.1 °C | −13.8 °C | 151 | 26 | 0 |
| Nov | −6.9 °C | 3.2 °C | −18.7 °C | 141 | 29 | 0 |
| Dec | −9.7 °C | 0.7 °C | −21.4 °C | 147 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | −4.7 °C | 12.4 °C | −23.1 °C | 2147 | 292 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Titlis (1 km, 3045 m), Engelberg (6 km, 1036 m), Altdorf (19 km, 438 m), adjusted to the elevation of Mount Titlis (3238 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Susten Pass (5 km · 2224 m)
- Weather Stanserhorn (19 km · 1898 m)
- Weather Oberalp Pass (22 km · 2044 m)
- Weather Rhone Glacier (22 km · 2300 m)
- Weather Furka Pass (22 km · 2429 m)
- Weather Brünig Pass (23 km · 1008 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Attinghausen (7 km)
- Weather Engelberg (11 km)
- Weather Göschenen (13 km)
- Weather Erstfeld (13 km)
- Weather Sachseln (14 km)
- Weather Isenthal (14 km)
- Weather Wassen (15 km)
- Weather Gurtnellen (17 km)
Passes & summits Weather Attinghausen
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Mount Titlis
Is the Mount Titlis open?
The Mount Titlis 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 Mount Titlis?
Expect about 17 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 3238 m is about −4.7 °C; the coldest month is February (−11.0 °C).
Can it snow at the Mount Titlis 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 Mount Titlis?
The warmest month in Mount Titlis is July, averaging 2.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −11.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Mount Titlis per year?
Mount Titlis receives about 2147 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (270 mm), the driest February (111 mm).
When is the best time to visit Mount Titlis?
For warmth and sunshine: July (2.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−11.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.