AI-generatedGrindelwald at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 1,786 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,047 m
Climate in Grindelwald
Grindelwald has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Grindelwald is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4418:43
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:25–08:25 · evening 18:02–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:25 · evening 19:02–19:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Grindelwald in October?
In October, Grindelwald is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:44 – 18:43
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Grindelwald
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Grindelwald, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 25 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Grindelwald
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Grindelwald: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Grindelwald has about 13 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Grindelwald
How breezy and how cloudy Grindelwald is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Grindelwald typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Grindelwald: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Grindelwald
When Grindelwald is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Grindelwald has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 15 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 37 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,600 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Grindelwald
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in August (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 1° | −7° | 2.3 h | 13 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 3° | −6° | 3.7 h | 12 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 6° | −3° | 4.9 h | 14 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 10° | 1° | 5.1 h | 14 | 123 |
| MayMay | 48 | 14° | 5° | 5.5 h | 19 | 188 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 19° | 9° | 6.6 h | 19 | 202 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 20° | 11° | 7.0 h | 19 | 220 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 20° | 11° | 6.2 h | 18 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 17° | 8° | 5.4 h | 15 | 149 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 13° | 4° | 4.1 h | 13 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | −2° | 2.2 h | 14 | 127 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 2° | −5° | 1.7 h | 14 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.62° N, 8.04° E · 1,047 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Grindelwald
The best time to visit Grindelwald is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 220 mm.
Grindelwald through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Grindelwald in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Grindelwald in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Grindelwald in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Grindelwald in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Grindelwald for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Grindelwald
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Grindelwald: score 66 against 49. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 66better |
| Day high | 13° | 17° |
| Night low | 4° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 120 mmbetter | 149 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Jul
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,600 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Grindelwald month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January1° · 2 h
In January, Grindelwald is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 112 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in January16February3° · 4 h
In February, Grindelwald is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 101 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in February15March6° · 5 h
In March, Grindelwald is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in March32April10° · 5 h
In April, Grindelwald is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 123 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in April48May14° · 6 h
In May, Grindelwald is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in May62June19° · 7 h
In June, Grindelwald is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 202 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in June63July20° · 7 h
In July, Grindelwald is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 220 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in July61August20° · 6 h
In August, Grindelwald is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 205 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in August66September17° · 5 h
In September, Grindelwald is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in September49October13° · 4 h
In October, Grindelwald is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in October9November6° · 2 h
In November, Grindelwald is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 127 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
Grindelwald in November9December2° · 2 h
In December, Grindelwald is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 127 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grindelwald.
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Grindelwald vs. Lauterbrunnen
In October Lauterbrunnen has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 49). During the day Lauterbrunnen is 1 °C warmer than Grindelwald. Lauterbrunnen gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Grindelwald | Lauterbrunnen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Grindelwald ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 17GrindelwaldThis page13°49
Planning a trip to Grindelwald
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Grindelwald in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Grindelwald has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 86) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good · ski conditions
- 8 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 2 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 820 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Grindelwald
When is the best time to visit Grindelwald?
The best time to visit Grindelwald is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Grindelwald?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Grindelwald?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 220 mm. The driest month is February with 101 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Grindelwald get?
Grindelwald gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Grindelwald in?
Grindelwald uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Grindelwald?
A nonstop flight from London to Grindelwald takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Grindelwald?
Grindelwald has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 86) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67 (Ski), May half-term 51, Summer holidays 62, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 86 (Ski).
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