Switzerland Resort guide
Engelberg Snow History
Engelberg averages 485 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is January and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 53 km32.8 mi
- Lifts
- 47
- Top elevation
- 2,999 m9,840 ft
- Ski area
- Engelberg-Titlis
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 485 cm191 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- January
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95.4 cm | 128 cm | 6.9 |
| February | 69.8 cm | 153.9 cm | 5.5 |
| March | 89.5 cm | 167.6 cm | 6.5 |
| April | 67.4 cm | 154.7 cm | 4.6 |
| November | 75.8 cm | 29.5 cm | 5.4 |
| December | 87.1 cm | 86.7 cm | 6.6 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 361.7 cm | 257.3 cm | 27 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 367.8 cm | 159.5 cm | 12 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 703.9 cm | 256.4 cm | 3 Nov |
| 2022/23 | 472.6 cm | 163.4 cm | 17 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 471.3 cm | 173.6 cm | 13 Oct |
| 2020/21 | 481 cm | 201.7 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 374.9 cm | 212.5 cm | 3 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 536.8 cm | 237.1 cm | 1 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 609 cm | 255 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2016/17 | 471.3 cm | 150.8 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2023/24 (703.9 cm)
- Worst winter: 2025/26 (361.7 cm)
Engelberg vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Engelberg | 485 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Engelberg get in a season?
485 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Engelberg?
January, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Engelberg?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Engelberg?
2023/24, with 703.9 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Engelberg?
2025/26, with 361.7 cm of snowfall.
Does Engelberg get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Engelberg averages 485 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Engelberg in December?
86.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Engelberg in February?
153.9 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive