How high is Bellwald?

The village of Bellwald is at 1560 m and the ski area rises to 2560 m (Richenen), a vertical drop of 1000 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Bellwald?

Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2560 m) than in the village (1560 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2560 m.

When does it snow in Bellwald?

In the village (1560 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November 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 Bellwald?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Richenen (2560 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 Bellwald?

The warmest month in Bellwald is August, averaging 13.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −2.1 °C.

How much does it rain in Bellwald per year?

Bellwald receives about 1246 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (131 mm), the driest February (86 mm).

When is the best time to visit Bellwald?

For warmth and sunshine: August (13.0 °C on average, 196 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−2.1 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Bellwald

Valais, 1560 m · summit 2560 m · continuously updated

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Temperature · last 4 and next 28 hours

Bellwald weather: the next 24 hours

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Bellwald 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

UV index

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Bellwald

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

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7-day forecast for Bellwald

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Bellwald: showers, 8 to 11 °C, precipitation 0.2 mm (25 %), wind up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow: light rain, 5 to 10 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	8 °C	11 °C	0.2 mm	11 km/h
Tomorrow	light rain	5 °C	10 °C	9.4 mm	10 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	2 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	2 °C	7 °C	0.5 mm	7 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	0 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	fog	−1 °C	9 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	5 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1560 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Bellwald: rain from 14:00 to 15:00, 0.2 mm in total. The rest of the day should stay dry. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Bellwald

Wednesday 7 Oct in Bellwald, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 8 °C around 07:00, high 11 °C around 10:00. Rain from 14:00 to 15:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
01:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
02:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
03:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
04:00	partly cloudy	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
05:00	partly cloudy	9 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
06:00	partly cloudy	9 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
07:00	partly cloudy	8 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
08:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
09:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
10:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
11:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
12:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
13:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
14:00	light rain	11 °C	0.2 mm	10 km/h
15:00	showers	11 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
16:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
17:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
18:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
19:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
20:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
21:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
22:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
23:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Bellwald (1560 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

2700 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Bellwald at the moment, neither at the summit (2560 m) nor in the village (1560 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Bellwald

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Bellwald: showers, 8 to 11 °C, wind up to 11 km/h. Precipitation expected: 0.2 mm, 25 % probability.

Bellwald weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Bellwald: light rain, 5 to 10 °C, wind up to 10 km/h. Precipitation expected: 9.4 mm, 90 % probability.

What is the temperature in Bellwald?

Today in Bellwald (1560 m): 8 to 11 °C. Tomorrow: 5 to 10 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 7 to 12 °C, averaging 10 °C.

Bellwald weekend weather

This weekend in Bellwald: Saturday light rain, 2 to 7 °C; Sunday fog, 0 to 8 °C.

Will it rain in Bellwald this week?

Yes: 1 day with precipitation is expected in Bellwald over the next 7 days, 10.1 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (9.4 mm).

What is the UV index in Bellwald?

Today in Bellwald (1560 m), the UV index peaks at 2 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Bellwald

The best day of the next 7 in Bellwald: Tuesday 13 Oct, overcast, up to 12 °C.

Climate of Bellwald: 1991–2020 normals

In Bellwald (1560 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.9 °C. The warmest month is August (13.0 °C on average) and the coldest February (−2.1 °C). About 1246 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (131 mm) with a minimum in February (86 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (216 h). On average there are 189 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.5 °C and the absolute minimum −13.7 °C.

4.9 °CMean annual temperature

1246 mmPrecipitation per year

1696 hSunshine hours per year

189Frost days per year

19Summer days (≥ 25 °C)

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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	−2.0 °C	8.4 °C	−13.7 °C	102	76	31	0
Feb	−2.1 °C	8.9 °C	−13.1 °C	86	107	28	0
Mar	−0.2 °C	9.6 °C	−11.9 °C	94	155	28	0
Apr	2.7 °C	11.8 °C	−7.8 °C	92	154	20	0
May	6.5 °C	16.1 °C	−3.0 °C	122	169	6	0
Jun	10.9 °C	22.2 °C	1.6 °C	100	197	1	4
Jul	12.9 °C	23.5 °C	3.6 °C	91	216	0	8
Aug	13.0 °C	23.3 °C	3.4 °C	106	196	0	7
Sep	9.4 °C	19.7 °C	−0.7 °C	94	166	4	1
Oct	6.7 °C	16.6 °C	−3.9 °C	112	131	15	0
Nov	1.6 °C	12.5 °C	−9.6 °C	131	71	26	0
Dec	−0.9 °C	9.1 °C	−12.3 °C	116	58	30	0
Year	4.9 °C	23.5 °C	−13.7 °C	1246	1696	189	19

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Eggishorn (5 km, 2892 m), Ulrichen (13 km, 1346 m), Jungfraujoch (18 km, 3571 m), adjusted to the elevation of Bellwald (1560 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.