Mürren ski resort
Mürren is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Lauterbrunnen. The village sits at 1638 m and the ski area (Jungfrau Ski Region) tops out at 2970 m (Schilthorn), a vertical drop of 1332 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 2970 m.
Snow and season in Mürren
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 (1638 m) and the slopes (2970 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 Mürren: 1991–2020 normals
In Mürren (1638 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.8 °C. The warmest month is July (11.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.8 °C). About 1373 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (163 mm) with a minimum in February (80 mm). On average there are 182 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.8 °C and the absolute minimum −14.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.8 °C | 7.1 °C | −14.9 °C | 94 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.7 °C | 8.3 °C | −14.8 °C | 80 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.8 °C | 11.1 °C | −12.4 °C | 89 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.3 °C | 13.9 °C | −8.5 °C | 92 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 6.5 °C | 18.0 °C | −3.7 °C | 140 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.2 °C | 22.0 °C | 0.3 °C | 140 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul | 11.9 °C | 22.8 °C | 2.7 °C | 161 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug | 11.8 °C | 22.4 °C | 2.2 °C | 163 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep | 8.4 °C | 18.8 °C | −1.3 °C | 101 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.0 °C | 15.4 °C | −5.6 °C | 96 | 12 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.1 °C | 11.3 °C | −10.6 °C | 99 | 23 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.9 °C | 7.4 °C | −13.8 °C | 117 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 3.8 °C | 22.8 °C | −14.9 °C | 1373 | 182 | 13 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Jungfraujoch (9 km, 3571 m), Interlaken (11 km, 578 m), Blatten, Lötschental (18 km, 1548 m), adjusted to the elevation of Mürren (1638 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Wengen (6 km · 1274–2343 m)
- Weather Grindelwald (15 km · 1034–2970 m)
- Weather Beatenberg (16 km · 1150–1950 m)
- Weather Aeschi / Aeschiried (16 km · 860–1500 m)
- Weather Kandersteg (17 km · 1176–1950 m)
- Weather Habkern (20 km · 1055–1500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Saxeten
- Weather Wilderswil
- Weather Fieschertal
- Weather Gsteigwiler
- Weather Gündlischwand
- Weather Lütschental
- Weather Grindelwald
- Weather Leissigen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mürren
How high is Mürren?
The village of Mürren is at 1638 m and the ski area rises to 2970 m (Schilthorn), a vertical drop of 1332 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Mürren?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (2970 m) than in the village (1638 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2970 m.
When does it snow in Mürren?
In the village (1638 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (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 Mürren?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Schilthorn (2970 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 Mürren?
The warmest month in Mürren is July, averaging 11.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Mürren per year?
Mürren receives about 1373 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (163 mm), the driest February (80 mm).
When is the best time to visit Mürren?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.9 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.