Beatenberg ski resort
Beatenberg is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Beatenberg. The village sits at 1150 m and the ski area tops out at 1950 m (Niederhorn), a vertical drop of 800 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 1950 m.
Snow and season in Beatenberg
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 (1150 m) and the slopes (1950 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 Beatenberg: 1991–2020 normals
In Beatenberg (1150 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.2 °C. The warmest month is July (15.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.8 °C). About 1352 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (167 mm) with a minimum in February (76 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.7 °C and the absolute minimum −12.3 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −2.8 °C | 8.4 °C | −12.3 °C | 82 |
| Feb | −1.9 °C | 10.3 °C | −12.1 °C | 76 |
| Mar | 2.1 °C | 15.4 °C | −8.5 °C | 83 |
| Apr | 5.9 °C | 19.2 °C | −4.6 °C | 95 |
| May | 10.1 °C | 23.5 °C | −0.5 °C | 141 |
| Jun | 13.6 °C | 26.9 °C | 3.6 °C | 146 |
| Jul | 15.3 °C | 27.7 °C | 6.1 °C | 167 |
| Aug | 14.9 °C | 27.1 °C | 5.2 °C | 167 |
| Sep | 11.0 °C | 22.3 °C | 1.8 °C | 108 |
| Oct | 6.7 °C | 17.7 °C | −2.9 °C | 92 |
| Nov | 1.4 °C | 12.9 °C | −8.0 °C | 92 |
| Dec | −1.9 °C | 8.4 °C | −11.7 °C | 104 |
| Year | 6.2 °C | 27.7 °C | −12.3 °C | 1352 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Interlaken (7 km, 578 m), Jungfraujoch (23 km, 3571 m), Langnau i.E. (26 km, 744 m), adjusted to the elevation of Beatenberg (1150 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Habkern (8 km · 1055–1500 m)
- Weather Aeschi / Aeschiried (10 km · 860–1500 m)
- Weather Mürren (16 km · 1638–2970 m)
- Weather Axalp (18 km · 1535–1900 m)
- Weather Marbach / Marbachegg (19 km · 870–1500 m)
- Weather Sörenberg (19 km · 1166–2350 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Unterseen
- Weather Därligen
- Weather Ringgenberg (BE)
- Weather Sigriswil
- Weather Matten bei Interlaken
- Weather Interlaken
- Weather Horrenbach-Buchen
- Weather Leissigen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Beatenberg
How high is Beatenberg?
The village of Beatenberg is at 1150 m and the ski area rises to 1950 m (Niederhorn), a vertical drop of 800 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Beatenberg?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1950 m) than in the village (1150 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1950 m.
When does it snow in Beatenberg?
In the village (1150 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to February (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 Beatenberg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Niederhorn (1950 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 Beatenberg?
The warmest month in Beatenberg is July, averaging 15.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Beatenberg per year?
Beatenberg receives about 1352 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (167 mm), the driest February (76 mm).
When is the best time to visit Beatenberg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.