Marbach / Marbachegg ski resort
Marbach / Marbachegg is a ski resort in the canton of Lucerne, in the municipality of Escholzmatt-Marbach. The village sits at 870 m and the ski area (Marbachegg) tops out at 1500 m (Marbachegg), a vertical drop of 630 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 1500 m.
Snow and season in Marbach / Marbachegg
In the foothills snow lies for a few weeks each winter and inversion fog is common in the valley bottoms.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (870 m) and the slopes (1500 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 Marbach / Marbachegg: 1991–2020 normals
In Marbach / Marbachegg (870 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.9 °C. The warmest month is July (16.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.4 °C). About 1359 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in July (161 mm) with a minimum in February (76 mm). The sun shines for about 1626 hours a year, mostly in July (223 h). On average there are 104 frost days and 6 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.3 °C and the absolute minimum −11.3 °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 | −0.4 °C | 10.8 °C | −11.3 °C | 78 | 67 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb | 0.1 °C | 12.4 °C | −10.9 °C | 76 | 82 | 22 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.7 °C | 16.4 °C | −7.2 °C | 87 | 129 | 15 | 0 |
| Apr | 7.2 °C | 20.6 °C | −3.4 °C | 100 | 164 | 6 | 0 |
| May | 11.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 0.6 °C | 152 | 183 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun | 15.0 °C | 28.3 °C | 4.3 °C | 153 | 200 | 0 | 9 |
| Jul | 16.8 °C | 29.3 °C | 7.1 °C | 161 | 223 | 0 | 14 |
| Aug | 16.5 °C | 28.8 °C | 6.4 °C | 157 | 199 | 0 | 12 |
| Sep | 12.6 °C | 24.0 °C | 3.0 °C | 111 | 152 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct | 8.7 °C | 20.4 °C | −1.5 °C | 97 | 103 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.5 °C | 15.4 °C | −6.3 °C | 89 | 68 | 12 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.3 °C | 11.1 °C | −10.1 °C | 99 | 56 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 7.9 °C | 29.3 °C | −11.3 °C | 1359 | 1626 | 104 | 40 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Langnau i.E. (12 km, 744 m), Napf (16 km, 1404 m), Interlaken (21 km, 578 m), adjusted to the elevation of Marbach / Marbachegg (870 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Sörenberg (9 km · 1166–2350 m)
- Weather Habkern (12 km · 1055–1500 m)
- Weather Mörlialp (16 km · 1350–1850 m)
- Weather Axalp (18 km · 1535–1900 m)
- Weather Beatenberg (19 km · 1150–1950 m)
- Weather Meiringen-Hasliberg (27 km · 1060–2433 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Trub
- Weather Schangnau
- Weather Trubschachen
- Weather Eggiwil
- Weather Oberried am Brienzersee
- Weather Flühli
- Weather Horrenbach-Buchen
- Weather Schüpfheim
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marbach / Marbachegg
How high is Marbach / Marbachegg?
The village of Marbach / Marbachegg is at 870 m and the ski area rises to 1500 m (Marbachegg), a vertical drop of 630 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Marbach / Marbachegg?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (1500 m) than in the village (870 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1500 m.
When does it snow in Marbach / Marbachegg?
In the village (870 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 Marbach / Marbachegg?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Marbachegg (1500 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 Marbach / Marbachegg?
The warmest month in Marbach / Marbachegg is July, averaging 16.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Marbach / Marbachegg per year?
Marbach / Marbachegg receives about 1359 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (161 mm), the driest February (76 mm).
When is the best time to visit Marbach / Marbachegg?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.8 °C on average, 223 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.