Wengen ski resort
Wengen is a ski resort in the canton of Bern, in the municipality of Lauterbrunnen. The village sits at 1274 m and the ski area (Jungfrau Ski Region) tops out at 2343 m (Männlichen / Kleine Scheidegg), a vertical drop of 1069 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 2343 m.
Snow and season in Wengen
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 (1274 m) and the slopes (2343 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 Wengen: 1991–2020 normals
In Wengen (1274 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.9 °C. The warmest month is August (13.3 °C on average) and the coldest February (−0.7 °C). About 1382 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (171 mm) with a minimum in February (78 mm). The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.2 °C and the absolute minimum −11.9 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.0 °C | 10.3 °C | −11.9 °C | 84 |
| Feb | −0.7 °C | 10.8 °C | −11.9 °C | 78 |
| Mar | 1.1 °C | 11.7 °C | −10.6 °C | 85 |
| Apr | 3.4 °C | 13.5 °C | −7.1 °C | 97 |
| May | 7.5 °C | 17.2 °C | −1.9 °C | 143 |
| Jun | 11.2 °C | 21.5 °C | 2.2 °C | 149 |
| Jul | 13.1 °C | 22.2 °C | 4.6 °C | 171 |
| Aug | 13.3 °C | 22.2 °C | 4.4 °C | 171 |
| Sep | 10.3 °C | 19.3 °C | 0.6 °C | 110 |
| Oct | 7.7 °C | 16.8 °C | −3.3 °C | 94 |
| Nov | 3.3 °C | 13.6 °C | −8.0 °C | 94 |
| Dec | 0.9 °C | 10.9 °C | −10.8 °C | 107 |
| Year | 5.9 °C | 22.2 °C | −11.9 °C | 1382 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Jungfraujoch (3 km, 3571 m), Interlaken (14 km, 578 m), Eggishorn (18 km, 2892 m), adjusted to the elevation of Wengen (1274 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
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- Weather Axalp (19 km · 1535–1900 m)
- Weather Fiesch-Eggishorn (20 km · 1050–2869 m)
- Weather Bellwald (20 km · 1560–2560 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Fieschertal
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- Weather Grindelwald
- Weather Gsteigwiler
- Weather Gündlischwand
- Weather Wilderswil
- Weather Saxeten
- Weather Bönigen
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wengen
How high is Wengen?
The village of Wengen is at 1274 m and the ski area rises to 2343 m (Männlichen / Kleine Scheidegg), a vertical drop of 1069 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Wengen?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2343 m) than in the village (1274 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2343 m.
When does it snow in Wengen?
In the village (1274 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December 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 Wengen?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Männlichen / Kleine Scheidegg (2343 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 Wengen?
The warmest month in Wengen is August, averaging 13.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −0.7 °C.
How much does it rain in Wengen per year?
Wengen receives about 1382 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (171 mm), the driest February (78 mm).
When is the best time to visit Wengen?
For warmth and sunshine: August (13.3 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−0.7 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.