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46.61° N 7.92° E

Weather Forecast for Wengen at 1672m altitude

Issued:
7 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Wengen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Wengen is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 41cm of snowfall. Check out the Wengen Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Wengen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December24cm2.9 days
January28cm3.1 days
February25cm3.4 days
March25cm3.2 days
April16cm2.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Wengen during September (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of September for Wengen is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Wengen typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1672m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3308m) is far above the mid altitude of Wengen. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the third week of September but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the mid altitude in Wengen during week three of September with the average afternoon temperature 10.1°C and the minimum temperature 8.2°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 7km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Wengen and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Wengen


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Wengen and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Wengen are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Wengen and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Wengen are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Wengen and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Wengen are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.

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