How high is Lauchernalp?

The village of Lauchernalp is at 1969 m and the ski area rises to 3111 m (Hockenhorngrat), a vertical drop of 1142 m.

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

Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (3111 m) than in the village (1969 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3111 m.

When does it snow in Lauchernalp?

In the village (1969 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to April (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 Lauchernalp?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Hockenhorngrat (3111 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 Lauchernalp?

The warmest month in Lauchernalp is July, averaging 11.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −7.9 °C.

How much does it rain in Lauchernalp per year?

Lauchernalp receives about 1132 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December (129 mm), the driest September (60 mm).

When is the best time to visit Lauchernalp?

For warmth and sunshine: July (11.4 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−7.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Lauchernalp

Valais, 1969 m · summit 3111 m · continuously updated

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Lauchernalp weather: the next 24 hours

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Lauchernalp 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 Lauchernalp

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Kandersteg9 km Leukerbad11 km Eischoll14 km Belalp16 km Unterbäch18 km Riederalp19 km Adelboden19 km Mürren20 km

7-day forecast for Lauchernalp

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Lauchernalp: showers, 4 to 11 °C, precipitation 1.2 mm (23 %), wind up to 10 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 2 to 7 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	4 °C	11 °C	1.2 mm	10 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	2 °C	7 °C	8.8 mm	9 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	fog	0 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	4 °C	7 °C	5.1 mm	9 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	overcast	2 °C	7 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	sunny	1 °C	11 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	4 °C	14 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1969 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Lauchernalp: rain from 13:00 to 16:00, 1.2 mm in total. The rest of the day should stay dry. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Lauchernalp

Wednesday 7 Oct in Lauchernalp, hour by hour: overcast in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 4 °C around 06:00, high 11 °C around 16:00. Rain from 13:00 to 16:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	partly cloudy	7 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
01:00	partly cloudy	6 °C	0.0 mm	1 km/h
02:00	partly cloudy	6 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
03:00	partly cloudy	6 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
04:00	mostly sunny	5 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
05:00	mostly sunny	5 °C	0.0 mm	0 km/h
06:00	overcast	4 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
07:00	partly cloudy	4 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
08:00	overcast	4 °C	0.0 mm	1 km/h
09:00	overcast	5 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
10:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
11:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
12:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	10 km/h
13:00	light rain	10 °C	0.1 mm	10 km/h
14:00	light rain	9 °C	0.6 mm	10 km/h
15:00	showers	10 °C	0.5 mm	7 km/h
16:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
17:00	overcast	11 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
18:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	7 km/h
19:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
20:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
21:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
22:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
23:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Lauchernalp (1969 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+5 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2950 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Lauchernalp at the moment, neither at the summit (3111 m) nor in the village (1969 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 5 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 Lauchernalp

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Lauchernalp: showers, 4 to 11 °C, wind up to 10 km/h. Precipitation expected: 1.2 mm, 23 % probability.

Lauchernalp weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Lauchernalp: showers, 2 to 7 °C, wind up to 9 km/h. Precipitation expected: 8.8 mm, 95 % probability.

What is the temperature in Lauchernalp?

Today in Lauchernalp (1969 m): 4 to 11 °C. Tomorrow: 2 to 7 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 7 to 14 °C, averaging 9 °C.

Lauchernalp weekend weather

This weekend in Lauchernalp: Saturday light rain, 4 to 7 °C; Sunday overcast, 2 to 7 °C.

Will it rain in Lauchernalp this week?

Yes: 3 days with precipitation are expected in Lauchernalp over the next 7 days, 15.1 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (8.8 mm).

What is the UV index in Lauchernalp?

Today in Lauchernalp (1969 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 Lauchernalp

The best day of the next 7 in Lauchernalp: Monday 12 Oct, sunny, up to 11 °C.

Climate of Lauchernalp: 1991–2020 normals

In Lauchernalp (1969 m), the mean annual temperature is 1.9 °C. The warmest month is July (11.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−7.9 °C). About 1132 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in December (129 mm) with a minimum in September (60 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.6 °C and the absolute minimum −19.9 °C.

1.9 °CMean annual temperature

1132 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	−7.9 °C	4.2 °C	−19.9 °C	109
Feb	−6.7 °C	6.3 °C	−19.5 °C	74
Mar	−2.5 °C	10.0 °C	−16.4 °C	88
Apr	1.7 °C	14.2 °C	−10.9 °C	65
May	5.9 °C	19.1 °C	−6.3 °C	111
Jun	9.9 °C	23.9 °C	−2.9 °C	91
Jul	11.4 °C	24.6 °C	−0.5 °C	105
Aug	10.7 °C	23.8 °C	−1.3 °C	113
Sep	7.0 °C	20.3 °C	−4.2 °C	60
Oct	3.0 °C	17.0 °C	−8.2 °C	88
Nov	−2.5 °C	11.3 °C	−14.2 °C	100
Dec	−6.6 °C	4.7 °C	−18.2 °C	129
Year	1.9 °C	24.6 °C	−19.9 °C	1132

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Blatten, Lötschental (3 km, 1548 m), Visp (12 km, 639 m), Adelboden (20 km, 1321 m), adjusted to the elevation of Lauchernalp (1969 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.