How high is Kandersteg?

The village of Kandersteg is at 1176 m and the ski area rises to 1950 m (Sunnbüel / Oeschinen), a vertical drop of 774 m.

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

Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (1950 m) than in the village (1176 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1950 m.

When does it snow in Kandersteg?

In the village (1176 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 Kandersteg?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Sunnbüel / Oeschinen (1950 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 Kandersteg?

The warmest month in Kandersteg is July, averaging 15.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.4 °C.

How much does it rain in Kandersteg per year?

Kandersteg receives about 1020 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (108 mm), the driest April (62 mm).

When is the best time to visit Kandersteg?

For warmth and sunshine: July (15.7 °C on average, 184 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Kandersteg

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Kandersteg weather: the next 24 hours

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Kandersteg 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 Kandersteg

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Lauchernalp9 km Leukerbad9 km Adelboden12 km Mürren17 km Lenk19 km Eischoll21 km Aeschi / Aeschiried21 km Wengen21 km

7-day forecast for Kandersteg

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Kandersteg: showers, 12 to 15 °C, precipitation 3.6 mm (38 %), wind up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow: snow showers, 6 to 13 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	12 °C	15 °C	3.6 mm	20 km/h
Tomorrow	snow showers	6 °C	13 °C	21.9 mm	16 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	drizzle	5 °C	11 °C	0.7 mm	9 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	8 °C	12 °C	6.0 mm	8 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	5 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	fog	4 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	6 °C	15 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1176 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Kandersteg: rain from 13:00 to 17:00 then from 21:00 to 23:00, 3.6 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Kandersteg

Wednesday 7 Oct in Kandersteg, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, showers in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 12 °C around 06:00, high 15 °C around 13:00. Rain from 13:00 to 17:00 then from 21:00 to 23:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
01:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
02:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
03:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
04:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
05:00	mostly sunny	12 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
06:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
07:00	partly cloudy	12 °C	0.0 mm	15 km/h
08:00	overcast	12 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
09:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	15 km/h
10:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	15 km/h
11:00	overcast	15 °C	0.0 mm	15 km/h
12:00	overcast	15 °C	0.0 mm	17 km/h
13:00	light rain	15 °C	0.2 mm	14 km/h
14:00	light rain	14 °C	1.4 mm	19 km/h
15:00	showers	14 °C	1.6 mm	20 km/h
16:00	showers	15 °C	0.2 mm	16 km/h
17:00	overcast	15 °C	0.0 mm	19 km/h
18:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	19 km/h
19:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	16 km/h
20:00	overcast	14 °C	0.0 mm	19 km/h
21:00	showers	14 °C	0.1 mm	18 km/h
22:00	showers	13 °C	0.1 mm	16 km/h
23:00	overcast	13 °C	0.0 mm	17 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Kandersteg (1176 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+1 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

3100 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Kandersteg at the moment, neither at the summit (1950 m) nor in the village (1176 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 1 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 Kandersteg

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Kandersteg: showers, 12 to 15 °C, wind up to 20 km/h. Precipitation expected: 3.6 mm, 38 % probability.

Kandersteg weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Kandersteg: snow showers, 6 to 13 °C, wind up to 16 km/h. Precipitation expected: 21.9 mm, 98 % probability.

What is the temperature in Kandersteg?

Today in Kandersteg (1176 m): 12 to 15 °C. Tomorrow: 6 to 13 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 10 to 15 °C, averaging 13 °C.

Kandersteg weekend weather

This weekend in Kandersteg: Saturday light rain, 8 to 12 °C; Sunday fog, 5 to 10 °C.

Will it rain in Kandersteg this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Kandersteg over the next 7 days, 32.2 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (21.9 mm).

What is the UV index in Kandersteg?

Today in Kandersteg (1176 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 Kandersteg

The best day of the next 7 in Kandersteg: Tuesday 13 Oct, overcast, up to 15 °C.

Climate of Kandersteg: 1991–2020 normals

In Kandersteg (1176 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.7 °C. The warmest month is July (15.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.4 °C). About 1020 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (108 mm) with a minimum in April (62 mm). The sun shines for about 1570 hours a year, mostly in July (184 h). On average there are 131 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.6 °C and the absolute minimum −14.5 °C.

6.7 °CMean annual temperature

1020 mmPrecipitation per year

1570 hSunshine hours per year

131Frost days per year

8Summer 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	−2.4 °C	9.6 °C	−14.5 °C	86	89	26	0
Feb	−1.6 °C	11.3 °C	−14.0 °C	63	100	24	0
Mar	2.3 °C	15.0 °C	−10.9 °C	72	132	20	0
Apr	6.2 °C	18.9 °C	−6.2 °C	62	143	12	0
May	10.3 °C	23.5 °C	−1.4 °C	102	155	3	0
Jun	14.1 °C	27.8 °C	2.1 °C	93	168	0	2
Jul	15.7 °C	28.6 °C	4.6 °C	108	184	0	3
Aug	15.2 °C	27.9 °C	3.8 °C	108	172	0	3
Sep	11.5 °C	24.1 °C	0.8 °C	65	146	0	0
Oct	7.6 °C	21.0 °C	−3.4 °C	76	119	6	0
Nov	2.3 °C	15.8 °C	−9.2 °C	82	83	16	0
Dec	−1.3 °C	10.3 °C	−13.1 °C	102	79	24	0
Year	6.7 °C	28.6 °C	−14.5 °C	1020	1570	131	8

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (10 km, 1548 m), Adelboden (12 km, 1321 m), Visp (21 km, 639 m), adjusted to the elevation of Kandersteg (1176 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.