AI-generatedLauterbrunnen at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,786 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 787 m
Climate in Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Lauterbrunnen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 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 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4418:44
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 18:03–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:25 · 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 Lauterbrunnen in October?
In October, Lauterbrunnen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours 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 Lauterbrunnen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:44 – 18:44
- 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 %82 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- 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 Lauterbrunnen
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 3.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Lauterbrunnen, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 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 Lauterbrunnen
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 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 Lauterbrunnen: 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, Lauterbrunnen has about 13 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lauterbrunnen
How breezy and how cloudy Lauterbrunnen 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 Lauterbrunnen 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 Lauterbrunnen: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Lauterbrunnen
When Lauterbrunnen 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, Lauterbrunnen 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 1,500 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 Lauterbrunnen
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (12°). 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 | 3° | −4° | 2.2 h | 13 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 5° | −4° | 2.9 h | 12 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | −1° | 4.1 h | 14 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 11° | 3° | 5.5 h | 14 | 123 |
| MayMay | 59 | 16° | 6° | 5.9 h | 19 | 188 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 21° | 10° | 6.7 h | 19 | 202 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 22° | 12° | 7.2 h | 19 | 220 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 22° | 12° | 6.4 h | 18 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 18° | 9° | 5.1 h | 15 | 149 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 14° | 5° | 3.3 h | 13 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 8° | 0° | 2.3 h | 14 | 127 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | −3° | 1.8 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
46.59° N, 7.91° E · 787 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Lauterbrunnen
The best time to visit Lauterbrunnen 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.
Lauterbrunnen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lauterbrunnen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Lauterbrunnen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Lauterbrunnen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Lauterbrunnen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 2 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 Lauterbrunnen for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lauterbrunnen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Lauterbrunnen: score 64 against 54. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 6 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 64better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 5° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 19 |
| Rainfall | 120 mmbetter | 220 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 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Lauterbrunnen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 2 h
In January, Lauterbrunnen is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in January13February5° · 3 h
In February, Lauterbrunnen is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in February21March8° · 4 h
In March, Lauterbrunnen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in March43April11° · 6 h
In April, Lauterbrunnen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in April59May16° · 6 h
In May, Lauterbrunnen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in May62June21° · 7 h
In June, Lauterbrunnen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in June64July22° · 7 h
In July, Lauterbrunnen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in July62August22° · 6 h
In August, Lauterbrunnen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in August64September18° · 5 h
In September, Lauterbrunnen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in September54October14° · 3 h
In October, Lauterbrunnen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours 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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in October18November8° · 2 h
In November, Lauterbrunnen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
Lauterbrunnen in November9December4° · 2 h
In December, Lauterbrunnen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °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 Lauterbrunnen.
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Lauterbrunnen vs. Grindelwald
In October Lauterbrunnen has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 49). During the day Grindelwald is 1 °C cooler than Lauterbrunnen. Grindelwald gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Lauterbrunnen | Grindelwald |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Lauterbrunnen ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Lugano17°69
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- 5Montreux16°68
- 6Interlaken15°60
- 7Glarus16°60
- 8Vevey16°59
- 10LauterbrunnenThis page14°54
Planning a trip to Lauterbrunnen
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Lauterbrunnen 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.
Lauterbrunnen has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 36).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 3 °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 Lauterbrunnen
When is the best time to visit Lauterbrunnen?
The best time to visit Lauterbrunnen 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 Lauterbrunnen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Lauterbrunnen?
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 Lauterbrunnen get?
Lauterbrunnen gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Lauterbrunnen in?
Lauterbrunnen uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lauterbrunnen?
A nonstop flight from London to Lauterbrunnen takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lauterbrunnen?
Lauterbrunnen has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 86 (Ski).
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