Climate Insights for Lenk

Obersimmental-Saanen District, Canton de Berne, Switzerland

Hottest
July
19°C peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low
Wettest
July
219mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lenk is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 2027mm of precipitation falls per year. Lenk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lenk 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Lenk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -6° Min: -10° Feb Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7° Mar Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° May Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° Jun Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 8° Aug Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Oct Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Nov Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Dec Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lenk vary considerably across the year, with a 29°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 -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 181mm Snow: 169mm Feb Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 110mm Mar Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 125mm Apr Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 85mm May Precipitation: 211mm Snow: 47mm Jun Precipitation: 194mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 155mm Snow: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 30mm Nov Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 155mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lenk is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2027mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 169mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 219mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 125mm. That's 94mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Lenk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 848cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 169cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Lenk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Lenk, which began on September 23, 2026. Lenk 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 -10°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 495mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 595mm across the season with a monthly average of 198mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 440mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Expect around 158cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 496mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Expect around 434cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Lenk 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-2 °C
5 km/h
181 mm
169 cm
Feb
-7 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
125 mm
110 cm
Mar
-5 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
146 mm
125 cm
Apr
-2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
138 mm
85 cm
May
2 °C
12 °C
5 km/h
211 mm
47 cm
Jun
7 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jul
8 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
4 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
155 mm
12 cm
Oct
1 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
134 mm
30 cm
Nov
-5 °C
3 °C
5 km/h
151 mm
115 cm
Dec
-9 °C
-1 °C
5 km/h
190 mm
155 cm
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