The village of Gstaad is at 1050 m and the ski area rises to 2971 m (Glacier 3000 / Eggli), a vertical drop of 1921 m.

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

Expect about 12 °C less at the summit (2971 m) than in the village (1050 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2971 m.

When does it snow in Gstaad?

In the village (1050 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 Gstaad?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Glacier 3000 / Eggli (2971 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 Gstaad?

The warmest month in Gstaad is July, averaging 16.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.3 °C.

How much does it rain in Gstaad per year?

Gstaad receives about 1285 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (148 mm), the driest February (76 mm).

When is the best time to visit Gstaad?

For warmth and sunshine: July (16.0 °C on average, 184 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Gstaad

Bern, 1050 m · summit 2971 m · continuously updated

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Gstaad weather: the next 24 hours

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Gstaad 15-day forecast

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European index, measured continuously.

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Gstaad

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Schönried-Saanenmöser4 km Rougemont6 km Château-d'Œx11 km Zweisimmen12 km Lenk14 km Jaun15 km Les Mosses17 km Les Diablerets17 km

7-day forecast for Gstaad

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Gstaad: showers, 7 to 15 °C, precipitation 2.0 mm (43 %), wind up to 7 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 7 to 11 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	7 °C	15 °C	2.0 mm	7 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	7 °C	11 °C	19.3 mm	6 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	6 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	showers	8 °C	12 °C	5.4 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	4 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	2 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	7 °C	17 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1050 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Gstaad: rain from 13:00 to 17:00 then from 20:00 to 23:00, 2.0 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Gstaad

Wednesday 7 Oct in Gstaad, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, showers in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 7 °C around 07:00, high 15 °C around 13:00. Rain from 13:00 to 17:00 then from 20:00 to 23:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	mostly sunny	10 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
01:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
02:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
03:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
04:00	sunny	9 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
05:00	sunny	8 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
06:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
07:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
08:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
09:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
10:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
11:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
12:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
13:00	light rain	15 °C	0.1 mm	3 km/h
14:00	light rain	14 °C	0.6 mm	6 km/h
15:00	showers	15 °C	0.1 mm	7 km/h
16:00	showers	15 °C	0.2 mm	4 km/h
17:00	overcast	15 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
18:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
19:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
20:00	light rain	11 °C	0.4 mm	3 km/h
21:00	light rain	12 °C	0.3 mm	1 km/h
22:00	showers	11 °C	0.3 mm	2 km/h
23:00	partly cloudy	10 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Gstaad (1050 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

2900 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Gstaad at the moment, neither at the summit (2971 m) nor in the village (1050 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 Gstaad

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Gstaad: showers, 7 to 15 °C, wind up to 7 km/h. Precipitation expected: 2.0 mm, 43 % probability.

Gstaad weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Gstaad: showers, 7 to 11 °C, wind up to 6 km/h. Precipitation expected: 19.3 mm, 96 % probability.

What is the temperature in Gstaad?

Today in Gstaad (1050 m): 7 to 15 °C. Tomorrow: 7 to 11 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 10 to 17 °C, averaging 13 °C.

Gstaad weekend weather

This weekend in Gstaad: Saturday showers, 8 to 12 °C; Sunday fog, 4 to 10 °C.

Will it rain in Gstaad this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Gstaad over the next 7 days, 26.7 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (19.3 mm).

What is the UV index in Gstaad?

Today in Gstaad (1050 m), the UV index peaks at 3 (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 Gstaad

The best day of the next 7 in Gstaad: Monday 12 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 14 °C.

Climate of Gstaad: 1991–2020 normals

In Gstaad (1050 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.6 °C. The warmest month is July (16.0 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.3 °C). About 1285 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (148 mm) with a minimum in February (76 mm). The sun shines for about 1570 hours a year, mostly in July (184 h). On average there are 128 frost days and 2 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.4 °C and the absolute minimum −12.3 °C.

7.6 °CMean annual temperature

1285 mmPrecipitation per year

1570 hSunshine hours per year

128Frost days per year

25Summer 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	−0.3 °C	11.8 °C	−12.3 °C	92	89	27	0
Feb	0.2 °C	13.3 °C	−11.8 °C	76	100	24	0
Mar	3.3 °C	16.9 °C	−8.6 °C	84	132	20	0
Apr	6.5 °C	19.2 °C	−4.6 °C	83	143	10	0
May	10.4 °C	23.6 °C	0.0 °C	129	155	2	1
Jun	14.0 °C	27.5 °C	3.4 °C	129	168	0	6
Jul	16.0 °C	28.3 °C	6.1 °C	148	184	0	9
Aug	15.8 °C	28.4 °C	5.3 °C	146	172	0	8
Sep	12.2 °C	24.0 °C	2.4 °C	100	146	0	1
Oct	8.6 °C	21.0 °C	−2.0 °C	94	119	4	0
Nov	3.6 °C	16.8 °C	−7.7 °C	94	83	16	0
Dec	0.5 °C	12.4 °C	−11.3 °C	111	79	25	0
Year	7.6 °C	28.4 °C	−12.3 °C	1285	1570	128	25

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Château-d'Oex (12 km, 1028 m), Les Diablerets (18 km, 2964 m), Adelboden (20 km, 1321 m), adjusted to the elevation of Gstaad (1050 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.