Melchsee-Frutt ski resort
Melchsee-Frutt is a ski resort in the canton of Obwalden, in the municipality of Kerns. The village sits at 1920 m and the ski area tops out at 2255 m (Bonistock), a vertical drop of 335 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 2255 m.
Snow and season in Melchsee-Frutt
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1920 m) and the slopes (2255 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 Melchsee-Frutt: 1991–2020 normals
In Melchsee-Frutt (1920 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.1 °C. The warmest month is July (10.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−5.9 °C). About 1860 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (236 mm) with a minimum in February (98 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.1 °C and the absolute minimum −17.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −5.9 °C | 6.5 °C | −17.8 °C | 110 |
| Feb | −5.4 °C | 6.4 °C | −16.9 °C | 98 |
| Mar | −2.3 °C | 10.0 °C | −14.0 °C | 117 |
| Apr | 1.2 °C | 13.2 °C | −10.1 °C | 130 |
| May | 5.1 °C | 17.5 °C | −5.4 °C | 194 |
| Jun | 8.6 °C | 21.4 °C | −2.1 °C | 209 |
| Jul | 10.3 °C | 22.1 °C | 1.0 °C | 230 |
| Aug | 10.0 °C | 21.2 °C | 0.4 °C | 236 |
| Sep | 6.5 °C | 17.2 °C | −3.3 °C | 151 |
| Oct | 3.3 °C | 15.5 °C | −7.3 °C | 129 |
| Nov | −1.6 °C | 10.7 °C | −12.8 °C | 126 |
| Dec | −4.9 °C | 6.9 °C | −16.4 °C | 131 |
| Year | 2.1 °C | 22.1 °C | −17.8 °C | 1860 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Engelberg (10 km, 1036 m), Titlis (10 km, 3045 m), Meiringen (11 km, 589 m), adjusted to the elevation of Melchsee-Frutt (1920 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Meiringen-Hasliberg (6 km · 1060–2433 m)
- Weather Engelberg-Titlis (11 km · 1000–3020 m)
- Weather Mörlialp (15 km · 1350–1850 m)
- Weather Axalp (21 km · 1535–1900 m)
- Weather Klewenalp-Stockhütte (21 km · 1600–2010 m)
- Weather Sörenberg (23 km · 1166–2350 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Obwalden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sachseln
- Weather Lungern
- Weather Engelberg
- Weather Hasliberg
- Weather Innertkirchen
- Weather Giswil
- Weather Brienzwiler
- Weather Meiringen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Melchsee-Frutt
How high is Melchsee-Frutt?
The village of Melchsee-Frutt is at 1920 m and the ski area rises to 2255 m (Bonistock), a vertical drop of 335 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Melchsee-Frutt?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (2255 m) than in the village (1920 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2255 m.
When does it snow in Melchsee-Frutt?
In the village (1920 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 Melchsee-Frutt?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Bonistock (2255 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 Melchsee-Frutt?
The warmest month in Melchsee-Frutt is July, averaging 10.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −5.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Melchsee-Frutt per year?
Melchsee-Frutt receives about 1860 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (236 mm), the driest February (98 mm).
When is the best time to visit Melchsee-Frutt?
For warmth and sunshine: July (10.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−5.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.