SwitzerlandWhat’s the climate like in Kandersteg?
The current climate in Kandersteg features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kandersteg in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in February 2018.
On average, Kandersteg gets 1220 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 291 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or explore other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Kandersteg?
The best time to visit Kandersteg for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kandersteg.
Climate Table of Kandersteg
The climate table of Kandersteg shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 104 | 67 | 81 | 71 | 138 | 115 | 144 | 134 | 81 | 82 | 89 | 114 |
| Snow (cm) | 62 | 43 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,4 | 9,6 | 50 | 56 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1220 mm per year, averaging 102 mm per month
- Snowfall: 291 cm per year
- Driest months: 67 mm in February, 71 mm in April and 81 mm in March
- Wettest months: 144 mm in July, 138 mm in May and 134 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Kandersteg
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kandersteg, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kandersteg
This graph shows how much rainfall Kandersteg, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kandersteg
This graph shows how much snow Kandersteg, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kandersteg
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kandersteg, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kandersteg
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kandersteg, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kandersteg
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kandersteg, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kandersteg
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kandersteg, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Kandersteg by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kandersteg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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