Braunwald ski resort
Braunwald is a ski resort in the canton of Glarus, in the municipality of Glarus Süd. The village sits at 1256 m and the ski area tops out at 1900 m (Gumen), a vertical drop of 644 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 1900 m.
Snow and season in Braunwald
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 (1256 m) and the slopes (1900 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 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.
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.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Elm (13 km · 980–2100 m)
- Weather Brigels (16 km · 1289–2418 m)
- Weather Hoch-Ybrig (20 km · 1050–1850 m)
- Weather Kerenzerberg (21 km · 700–1500 m)
- Weather Flumserberg (23 km · 1220–2222 m)
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (23 km · 1100–3018 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Glarus
- Weather Unterschächen
- Weather Innerthal
- Weather Oberiberg
- Weather Glarus Nord
- Weather Bürglen (UR)
- Weather Quarten
- Weather Falera
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Braunwald
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.