Climate Overview
The climate in Lauterbrunnen is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 2025mm of precipitation falls per year. Lauterbrunnen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lauterbrunnen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Lauterbrunnen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Lauterbrunnen vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Lauterbrunnen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2025mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 256mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 107mm. That's 150mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Lauterbrunnen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 452cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Lauterbrunnen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Lauterbrunnen, which began on March 20, 2026. Lauterbrunnen is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 462mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 8 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 729mm across the season with a monthly average of 243mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -3 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 433mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Expect around 79cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -7 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 400mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Expect around 227cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lauterbrunnen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
