Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn ski resort
Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Diemtigen. The village sits at 810 m and the ski area (Diemtigtal) tops out at 1865 m (Wiriehorn), a vertical drop of 1055 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 1865 m.
Snow and season in Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn
In the foothills snow lies for a few weeks each winter and inversion fog is common in the valley bottoms.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (810 m) and the slopes (1865 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 Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn: 1991–2020 normals
In Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn (810 m), the mean annual temperature is 8.8 °C. The warmest month is July (17.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (0.8 °C). About 1163 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (145 mm) with a minimum in February (63 mm). The sun shines for about 1736 hours a year, mostly in July (229 h). On average there are 99 frost days and 4 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.5 °C and the absolute minimum −10.3 °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 | 0.8 °C | 12.5 °C | −10.3 °C | 70 | 81 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | 1.1 °C | 13.2 °C | −10.0 °C | 63 | 97 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.5 °C | 17.1 °C | −6.8 °C | 70 | 140 | 14 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.0 °C | 20.8 °C | −3.1 °C | 80 | 166 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 12.0 °C | 25.0 °C | 1.7 °C | 125 | 183 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun | 15.6 °C | 28.4 °C | 5.2 °C | 127 | 206 | 0 | 7 |
| Jul | 17.4 °C | 29.5 °C | 8.1 °C | 145 | 229 | 0 | 10 |
| Aug | 17.1 °C | 28.9 °C | 7.2 °C | 140 | 210 | 0 | 9 |
| Sep | 13.3 °C | 24.3 °C | 4.0 °C | 95 | 160 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 9.5 °C | 21.2 °C | −0.4 °C | 84 | 115 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 4.6 °C | 16.7 °C | −5.7 °C | 77 | 79 | 12 | 0 |
| Dec | 1.6 °C | 12.9 °C | −9.3 °C | 88 | 70 | 21 | 0 |
| Year | 8.8 °C | 29.5 °C | −10.3 °C | 1163 | 1736 | 99 | 30 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Adelboden (17 km, 1321 m), Interlaken (24 km, 578 m), Plaffeien (25 km, 1042 m), adjusted to the elevation of Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn (810 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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- Weather Adelboden (20 km · 1350–2362 m)
- Weather Schwarzsee (20 km · 1050–1750 m)
- Weather Jaun (21 km · 1015–1700 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Erlenbach im Simmental
- Weather Därstetten
- Weather Oberwil im Simmental
- Weather Stocken-Höfen
- Weather Reutigen
- Weather Pohlern
- Weather Reichenbach im Kandertal
- Weather Amsoldingen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn
How high is Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn?
The village of Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn is at 810 m and the ski area rises to 1865 m (Wiriehorn), a vertical drop of 1055 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (1865 m) than in the village (810 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1865 m.
When does it snow in Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn?
In the village (810 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December 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 Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Wiriehorn (1865 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 Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn?
The warmest month in Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn is July, averaging 17.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 0.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn per year?
Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn receives about 1163 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (145 mm), the driest February (63 mm).
When is the best time to visit Diemtigtal / Wiriehorn?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.4 °C on average, 229 h of sun). The coldest month is January (0.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.