How high is Braunwald?

The village of Braunwald is at 1256 m and the ski area rises to 1900 m (Gumen), a vertical drop of 644 m.

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

Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1900 m) than in the village (1256 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1900 m.

When does it snow in Braunwald?

In the village (1256 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 Braunwald?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Gumen (1900 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 Braunwald?

The warmest month in Braunwald is July, averaging 14.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.0 °C.

How much does it rain in Braunwald per year?

Braunwald receives about 1744 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (220 mm), the driest February (96 mm).

When is the best time to visit Braunwald?

For warmth and sunshine: July (14.2 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Braunwald

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Braunwald weather: the next 24 hours

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Braunwald 15-day forecast

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Braunwald

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Elm13 km Brigels16 km Hoch-Ybrig20 km Kerenzerberg21 km Flumserberg23 km Flims Laax Falera23 km Disentis24 km Stoos25 km

7-day forecast for Braunwald

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Braunwald: overcast, 11 to 17 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (8 %), wind up to 12 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 6 to 13 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	overcast	11 °C	17 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	6 °C	13 °C	26.0 mm	10 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	drizzle	5 °C	8 °C	0.2 mm	7 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	7 °C	10 °C	8.4 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	5 °C	8 °C	0.6 mm	7 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	2 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	partly cloudy	2 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1256 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

No rain expected today in Braunwald. Tomorrow: rain from 10:00 to 00:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Braunwald

Wednesday 7 Oct in Braunwald, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 11 °C around 08:00, high 17 °C around 13:00. No rainy hour.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Wind
00:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	8 km/h
01:00	overcast	12 °C	7 km/h
02:00	overcast	11 °C	6 km/h
03:00	overcast	11 °C	5 km/h
04:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	6 km/h
05:00	sunny	11 °C	6 km/h
06:00	mostly sunny	11 °C	7 km/h
07:00	sunny	11 °C	7 km/h
08:00	mostly sunny	11 °C	8 km/h
09:00	overcast	13 °C	7 km/h
10:00	overcast	15 °C	2 km/h
11:00	overcast	16 °C	4 km/h
12:00	overcast	16 °C	0 km/h
13:00	overcast	17 °C	6 km/h
14:00	overcast	17 °C	4 km/h
15:00	overcast	17 °C	12 km/h
16:00	overcast	16 °C	6 km/h
17:00	partly cloudy	16 °C	3 km/h
18:00	overcast	15 °C	7 km/h
19:00	overcast	14 °C	8 km/h
20:00	overcast	15 °C	10 km/h
21:00	mostly sunny	15 °C	11 km/h
22:00	overcast	14 °C	11 km/h
23:00	overcast	14 °C	9 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Braunwald (1256 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

3050 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Braunwald at the moment, neither at the summit (1900 m) nor in the village (1256 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 Braunwald

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Braunwald: overcast, 11 to 17 °C, wind up to 12 km/h. No precipitation expected.

Braunwald weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Braunwald: showers, 6 to 13 °C, wind up to 10 km/h. Precipitation expected: 26.0 mm, 100 % probability.

What is the temperature in Braunwald?

Today in Braunwald (1256 m): 11 to 17 °C. Tomorrow: 6 to 13 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 8 to 17 °C, averaging 11 °C.

Braunwald weekend weather

This weekend in Braunwald: Saturday showers, 7 to 10 °C; Sunday fog, 5 to 8 °C.

Will it rain in Braunwald this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Braunwald over the next 7 days, 35.2 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (26.0 mm).

What is the UV index in Braunwald?

Today in Braunwald (1256 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (moderate) around midday. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended between 11 am and 3 pm. 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 Braunwald

The best day of the next 7 in Braunwald: Tuesday 13 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 14 °C.

Climate of Braunwald: 1991–2020 normals

In Braunwald (1256 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.5 °C. The warmest month is July (14.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.0 °C). About 1744 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (220 mm) with a minimum in February (96 mm). On average there are 113 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 26.5 °C and the absolute minimum −13.9 °C.

5.5 °CMean annual temperature

1744 mmPrecipitation per year

113Frost days per year

20Summer 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)	Frost days	Summer days
Jan	−3.0 °C	9.0 °C	−13.9 °C	110	25	0
Feb	−2.4 °C	9.5 °C	−13.2 °C	96	22	0
Mar	1.2 °C	13.4 °C	−9.6 °C	120	16	0
Apr	5.0 °C	17.4 °C	−5.9 °C	111	7	0
May	9.1 °C	22.0 °C	−1.1 °C	154	1	1
Jun	12.5 °C	25.4 °C	2.6 °C	188	0	5
Jul	14.2 °C	26.5 °C	5.0 °C	216	0	7
Aug	13.9 °C	25.6 °C	4.6 °C	220	0	6
Sep	10.2 °C	21.1 °C	1.0 °C	154	0	0
Oct	6.4 °C	18.3 °C	−3.5 °C	124	4	0
Nov	1.3 °C	14.2 °C	−8.8 °C	123	14	0
Dec	−2.1 °C	9.8 °C	−12.5 °C	128	24	0
Year	5.5 °C	26.5 °C	−13.9 °C	1744	113	20

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Glarus (12 km, 517 m), Elm (14 km, 958 m), Crap Masegn (18 km, 2468 m), adjusted to the elevation of Braunwald (1256 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.