When to go · Grindelwald
Grindelwald, month by month
The best months for Grindelwald: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 9 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.6 °C (43 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 14 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 13 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 13 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late Mar–Apr (scratchy snow, closed trails), Nov (lifts and many hotels shut).6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.2 °C (36 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 11 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grindelwald, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 10
Feb: 9 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.
February: Inside Grindelwald's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; mid-Dec–mid-Apr for skiing.
Grindelwald: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.