Adelboden ski resort
Adelboden is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Adelboden. The village sits at 1350 m and the ski area (Adelboden-Lenk) tops out at 2362 m (Luegli / Engstligenalp), a vertical drop of 1012 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2362 m.
Snow and season in Adelboden
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1350 m) and the slopes (2362 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Adelboden: 1991–2020 normals
In Adelboden (1350 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.2 °C. The warmest month is July (14.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.3 °C). About 1302 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (164 mm) with a minimum in February (76 mm). The sun shines for about 1578 hours a year, mostly in July (185 h). On average there are 132 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.8 °C and the absolute minimum −13.5 °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 | −1.3 °C | 11.0 °C | −13.5 °C | 88 | 90 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.2 °C | 11.3 °C | −13.1 °C | 76 | 100 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.9 °C | 14.5 °C | −10.4 °C | 82 | 133 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.1 °C | 18.0 °C | −6.5 °C | 85 | 143 | 12 | 0 |
| May | 9.1 °C | 22.2 °C | −1.3 °C | 134 | 155 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.6 °C | 25.6 °C | 2.1 °C | 139 | 169 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 14.5 °C | 26.8 °C | 5.0 °C | 164 | 185 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 26.1 °C | 4.1 °C | 152 | 173 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep | 10.6 °C | 21.9 °C | 1.1 °C | 100 | 147 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 7.2 °C | 19.7 °C | −3.3 °C | 88 | 119 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.4 °C | 15.4 °C | −8.8 °C | 87 | 84 | 16 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.4 °C | 11.8 °C | −12.4 °C | 106 | 80 | 24 | 0 |
| Year | 6.2 °C | 26.8 °C | −13.5 °C | 1302 | 1578 | 132 | 8 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Adelboden (2 km, 1321 m), Montana (20 km, 1423 m), Blatten, Lötschental (21 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Adelboden (1350 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Lenk (8 km · 1068–2100 m)
- Weather Leukerbad (10 km · 1411–2700 m)
- Weather Kandersteg (12 km · 1176–1950 m)
- Weather Crans-Montana (15 km · 1500–2927 m)
- Weather Zweisimmen (16 km · 950–2000 m)
- Weather Anzère (19 km · 1500–2420 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Lenk
- Weather Kandersteg
- Weather Kandergrund
- Weather St. Stephan
- Weather Inden
- Weather Leukerbad
- Weather Albinen
- Weather Guttet-Feschel
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Adelboden
How high is Adelboden?
The village of Adelboden is at 1350 m and the ski area rises to 2362 m (Luegli / Engstligenalp), a vertical drop of 1012 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Adelboden?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2362 m) than in the village (1350 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2362 m.
When does it snow in Adelboden?
In the village (1350 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Adelboden?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Luegli / Engstligenalp (2362 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Adelboden?
The warmest month in Adelboden is July, averaging 14.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Adelboden per year?
Adelboden receives about 1302 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (164 mm), the driest February (76 mm).
When is the best time to visit Adelboden?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.5 °C on average, 185 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.