Switzerland Resort guide
Grindelwald Snow History
Grindelwald averages 559.4 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
- 62 km38.5 mi
- Lifts
- 16
- Top elevation
- 2,525 m8,280 ft
- Ski area
- Jungfrau Ski Region
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 559 cm220 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- January
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.4 cm | 118.1 cm | 7.4 |
| February | 77.3 cm | 143.3 cm | 5.4 |
| March | 104.8 cm | 156.7 cm | 8 |
| April | 71.3 cm | 140.2 cm | 4.3 |
| November | 89.7 cm | 27.8 cm | 6.6 |
| December | 103.9 cm | 79.4 cm | 7.5 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 395.3 cm | 290.7 cm | 27 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 466.9 cm | 156.5 cm | 12 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 786.6 cm | 222 cm | 28 Aug |
| 2022/23 | 509.8 cm | 126.5 cm | 17 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 565.1 cm | 150.9 cm | 19 Sept |
| 2020/21 | 523.7 cm | 171.9 cm | 25 Sept |
| 2019/20 | 522.2 cm | 211.7 cm | 2 Oct |
| 2018/19 | 648.2 cm | 218.6 cm | 1 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 708.3 cm | 238.9 cm | 2 Sept |
| 2016/17 | 468.3 cm | 141.7 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2023/24 (786.6 cm)
- Worst winter: 2025/26 (395.3 cm)
Grindelwald vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Grindelwald | 559.4 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Grindelwald get in a season?
559.4 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Grindelwald?
January, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Grindelwald?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Grindelwald?
2023/24, with 786.6 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Grindelwald?
2025/26, with 395.3 cm of snowfall.
Does Grindelwald get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Grindelwald averages 559.4 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Grindelwald in December?
79.4 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Grindelwald in February?
143.3 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive