La Berra ski resort
La Berra is a ski resort in the canton of Fribourg, in the municipality of La Roche. The village sits at 1000 m and the ski area tops out at 1700 m (La Berra), a vertical drop of 700 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 1700 m.
Snow and season in La Berra
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 (1000 m) and the slopes (1700 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 La Berra: 1991–2020 normals
In La Berra (1000 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.6 °C. The warmest month is July (16.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.5 °C). About 1092 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (128 mm) with a minimum in February (52 mm). The sun shines for about 1858 hours a year, mostly in July (237 h). On average there are 107 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 28.3 °C and the absolute minimum −11.4 °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 | −0.5 °C | 10.6 °C | −11.4 °C | 53 | 98 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.0 °C | 11.6 °C | −11.1 °C | 52 | 113 | 21 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.4 °C | 15.4 °C | −7.4 °C | 63 | 152 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.7 °C | 19.2 °C | −4.1 °C | 81 | 168 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 10.7 °C | 23.5 °C | 0.1 °C | 127 | 183 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 14.5 °C | 26.9 °C | 3.8 °C | 121 | 213 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul | 16.5 °C | 28.3 °C | 6.5 °C | 127 | 237 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug | 16.2 °C | 27.7 °C | 5.8 °C | 128 | 221 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 12.1 °C | 23.0 °C | 2.3 °C | 98 | 169 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.2 °C | 19.3 °C | −2.1 °C | 96 | 128 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.3 °C | 14.6 °C | −6.5 °C | 74 | 91 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.4 °C | 11.1 °C | −9.8 °C | 72 | 85 | 21 | 0 |
| Year | 7.6 °C | 28.3 °C | −11.4 °C | 1092 | 1858 | 107 | 12 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Plaffeien (10 km, 1042 m), Fribourg / Grangeneuve (10 km, 651 m), Le Moléson (20 km, 1974 m), adjusted to the elevation of La Berra (1000 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Charmey (8 km · 900–1630 m)
- Weather Schwarzsee (10 km · 1050–1750 m)
- Weather Jaun (13 km · 1015–1700 m)
- Weather Moléson-sur-Gruyères (19 km · 1100–2002 m)
- Weather Schönried-Saanenmöser (22 km · 1230–2000 m)
- Weather Zweisimmen (22 km · 950–2000 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Fribourg
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Hauteville
- Weather Treyvaux
- Weather Pont-la-Ville
- Weather Bois-d'Amont
- Weather Ferpicloz
- Weather Le Mouret
- Weather Corbières
- Weather Plasselb
Frequently asked questions about the weather in La Berra
How high is La Berra?
The village of La Berra is at 1000 m and the ski area rises to 1700 m (La Berra), a vertical drop of 700 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in La Berra?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1700 m) than in the village (1000 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1700 m.
When does it snow in La Berra?
In the village (1000 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 La Berra?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for La Berra (1700 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 La Berra?
The warmest month in La Berra is July, averaging 16.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.5 °C.
How much does it rain in La Berra per year?
La Berra receives about 1092 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (128 mm), the driest February (52 mm).
When is the best time to visit La Berra?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.5 °C on average, 237 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.