The region: Simmental
Simmental (Bern): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (900 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 13 municipalities, 3 ski resorts, 0 lakes and 2 passes or summits within 15 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Simmental: 1991–2020 normals
In Simmental (900 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C. The warmest month is July (16.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.6 °C). About 1179 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (144 mm) with a minimum in February (64 mm). The sun shines for about 1858 hours a year, mostly in July (237 h). On average there are 115 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.1 °C and the absolute minimum −11.2 °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 | 0.6 °C | 12.5 °C | −11.2 °C | 74 | 98 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.9 °C | 13.1 °C | −10.8 °C | 64 | 113 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.1 °C | 16.7 °C | −7.6 °C | 72 | 152 | 17 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.5 °C | 20.3 °C | −3.8 °C | 79 | 168 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 11.5 °C | 24.5 °C | 1.1 °C | 126 | 183 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 15.1 °C | 27.9 °C | 4.5 °C | 127 | 213 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul | 16.9 °C | 29.1 °C | 7.4 °C | 144 | 237 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug | 16.7 °C | 28.6 °C | 6.5 °C | 139 | 221 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep | 12.9 °C | 24.0 °C | 3.4 °C | 96 | 169 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 9.3 °C | 21.4 °C | −0.9 °C | 87 | 128 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.4 °C | 16.9 °C | −6.4 °C | 79 | 91 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.5 °C | 13.1 °C | −10.0 °C | 91 | 85 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 8.5 °C | 29.1 °C | −11.2 °C | 1179 | 1858 | 115 | 19 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Adelboden (15 km, 1321 m), Plaffeien (22 km, 1042 m), Château-d'Oex (27 km, 1028 m), adjusted to the elevation of Simmental (900 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Oberwil im Simmental 6 km · 1543 m
- Zweisimmen 6 km · 948 m
- Därstetten 9 km · 1117 m
- Erlenbach im Simmental 11 km · 718 m
- Rüschegg 13 km · 1535 m
- Diemtigen 13 km · 960 m
- St. Stephan 13 km · 1392 m
- Boltigen 13 km · 1157 m
- Lenk 13 km · 1169 m
- Guggisberg 13 km · 1003 m
- Saanen 14 km · 1439 m
- Pohlern 14 km · 963 m
- Blumenstein 15 km · 1162 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Zweisimmen 950–2000 m
- Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn 810–1865 m
- Jaun 1015–1700 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
Regions Weather Oberwil im Simmental
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Simmental
What is the weather like in Simmental today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (900 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Simmental?
At the centre of the region (900 m) the mean annual temperature is 8.5 °C with 1179 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (16.9 °C) and the coldest January (0.6 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Simmental?
The warmest month in Simmental is July, averaging 16.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Simmental per year?
Simmental receives about 1179 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (144 mm), the driest February (64 mm).
When is the best time to visit Simmental?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.9 °C on average, 237 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.