How high is Grindelwald?

The village of Grindelwald is at 1034 m and the ski area rises to 2970 m (Schilthorn / First), a vertical drop of 1936 m.

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

Expect about 12 °C less at the summit (2970 m) than in the village (1034 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2970 m.

When does it snow in Grindelwald?

In the village (1034 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 Grindelwald?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Schilthorn / First (2970 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 Grindelwald?

The warmest month in Grindelwald is July, averaging 15.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.5 °C.

How much does it rain in Grindelwald per year?

Grindelwald receives about 1402 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (178 mm), the driest February (77 mm).

When is the best time to visit Grindelwald?

For warmth and sunshine: July (15.0 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Grindelwald

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Grindelwald weather: the next 24 hours

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Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Wengen10 km Axalp11 km Mürren15 km Habkern20 km Meiringen-Hasliberg20 km Bellwald21 km Bettmeralp22 km Beatenberg22 km

7-day forecast for Grindelwald

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Grindelwald: fog, 7 to 17 °C, precipitation 0.0 mm (25 %), wind up to 9 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 7 to 12 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	fog	7 °C	17 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	7 °C	12 °C	23.4 mm	10 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	light rain	6 °C	10 °C	0.1 mm	4 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	10 °C	12 °C	8.5 mm	9 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	7 °C	10 °C	0.3 mm	8 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	overcast	6 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	8 °C	16 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1034 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

No rain expected today in Grindelwald. Tomorrow: rain from 07:00 to 10:00. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Grindelwald

Wednesday 7 Oct in Grindelwald, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 7 °C around 08:00, high 17 °C around 16:00. No rainy hour.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Wind
00:00	partly cloudy	10 °C	3 km/h
01:00	partly cloudy	11 °C	0 km/h
02:00	sunny	8 °C	2 km/h
03:00	sunny	10 °C	1 km/h
04:00	sunny	8 °C	1 km/h
05:00	sunny	7 °C	2 km/h
06:00	sunny	9 °C	0 km/h
07:00	mostly sunny	7 °C	5 km/h
08:00	overcast	7 °C	5 km/h
09:00	overcast	8 °C	6 km/h
10:00	overcast	11 °C	2 km/h
11:00	overcast	14 °C	3 km/h
12:00	overcast	14 °C	1 km/h
13:00	overcast	15 °C	2 km/h
14:00	overcast	16 °C	9 km/h
15:00	overcast	16 °C	9 km/h
16:00	partly cloudy	17 °C	4 km/h
17:00	overcast	15 °C	9 km/h
18:00	overcast	14 °C	7 km/h
19:00	overcast	11 °C	5 km/h
20:00	overcast	11 °C	8 km/h
21:00	overcast	10 °C	5 km/h
22:00	overcast	10 °C	4 km/h
23:00	fog	8 °C	1 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Grindelwald (1034 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+17 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

3000 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Grindelwald at the moment, neither at the summit (2970 m) nor in the village (1034 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 17 cm of fresh snow are expected over the next 7 days.

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

Weather today in Grindelwald

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Grindelwald: fog, 7 to 17 °C, wind up to 9 km/h. No precipitation expected.

Grindelwald weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Grindelwald: showers, 7 to 12 °C, wind up to 10 km/h. Precipitation expected: 23.4 mm, 98 % probability.

What is the temperature in Grindelwald?

Today in Grindelwald (1034 m): 7 to 17 °C. Tomorrow: 7 to 12 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 10 to 17 °C, averaging 13 °C.

Grindelwald weekend weather

This weekend in Grindelwald: Saturday showers, 10 to 12 °C; Sunday fog, 7 to 10 °C.

Will it rain in Grindelwald this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Grindelwald over the next 7 days, 32.3 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (23.4 mm).

What is the UV index in Grindelwald?

Today in Grindelwald (1034 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 Grindelwald

The best day of the next 7 in Grindelwald: Tuesday 13 Oct, overcast, up to 16 °C.

Climate of Grindelwald: 1991–2020 normals

In Grindelwald (1034 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.0 °C. The warmest month is July (15.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.5 °C). About 1402 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (178 mm) with a minimum in February (77 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.7 °C and the absolute minimum −11.6 °C.

7.0 °CMean annual temperature

1402 mmPrecipitation per year

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Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.

Month	Mean T	Abs. max	Abs. min	Precip. (mm)
Jan	−0.5 °C	10.4 °C	−11.6 °C	86
Feb	−0.4 °C	11.4 °C	−11.2 °C	77
Mar	2.5 °C	14.4 °C	−8.8 °C	88
Apr	5.6 °C	17.1 °C	−5.1 °C	96
May	9.7 °C	21.1 °C	−0.5 °C	144
Jun	13.2 °C	24.9 °C	3.7 °C	153
Jul	15.0 °C	25.7 °C	6.1 °C	170
Aug	14.9 °C	25.4 °C	5.6 °C	178
Sep	11.6 °C	21.6 °C	1.9 °C	112
Oct	8.2 °C	18.4 °C	−2.4 °C	96
Nov	3.4 °C	14.7 °C	−7.2 °C	97
Dec	0.4 °C	11.1 °C	−10.5 °C	105
Year	7.0 °C	25.7 °C	−11.6 °C	1402

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Jungfraujoch (10 km, 3571 m), Meiringen (15 km, 589 m), Interlaken (15 km, 578 m), adjusted to the elevation of Grindelwald (1034 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.