Jungfraujoch weather | A month-by-month guide

With an average temperature of -7.9 °C, Jungfraujoch is snow-capped throughout the year. Jungfraujoch is located at 3,454 meters above sea level and is located in the Bernese Oberland region. Read on to find out more about the weather at Jungfraujoch and when the best time to visit would be.

Best time to visit Jungfraujoch

June to August is the good times to visit Jungfraujoch because it is the best time for hiking and other activities. However, this is also the busiest period because so many tourists descend to enjoy the pleasant weather and activities.

The shoulder season (April and May) is the best time to go if you want to avoid the crowds. Prices are also generally lower, although cloudy days can obstruct scenic views of the Alps. Check the weather in advance of your trip to ensure you on a bright day.

Jungfraujoch weather by month

• January: In Jungfraujoch, Switzerland, January is bitterly cold, with daily highs and lows ranging from -15.7°C (3.7°F) to -9.7°C (14.5°F). 
• February: The final month of winter in Jungfraujoch is February, which is another severe winter month with an average temperature that ranges from -16.4°C (2.5°F) to -10.5°C (13.1°F). February is the coldest month at Jungfraujoch. 
• March: March, the first month of spring, is quite chilly in Jungfraujoch, Switzerland, with an average temperature that ranges from -9.4°C (15.1°F) to -15.1°C (4.8°F). The average high temperature in March is extremely frosty -9.4°C (15.1°F ), which is almost the same as in February.
• April: Similarly to March, April is a cold spring month, with average temperatures ranging from -7°C (19.4°F) to -12.7°C (9.1°F). 
• May: May is the final month of spring in Jungfraujoch. The average maximum temperature at Jungfraujoch rises slightly from a subzero cold -7°C (19.4°F) in April to a still subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F) in May.
• June: June is the first month of the summer with temperatures in the range of an average high of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and an average low of -4.9°C (23.2°F). In June, the average high temperature slightly rises from a subzero -2.5°C (27.5°F) to a more pleasant 0.8°C (33.4°F). 
• July: During July, the weather in Jungfraujoch is likely to rise above sub-zero levels with an average temperature fluctuating between -2.3°C (27.9°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F). July is the warmest month in Jungfraujoch, with temperatures reaching 3.1°C (37.6°F).
• August: August is the last month of summer with an average temperature that ranges from 3°C (37.4°F) to -2.2°C (28°F). The average high temperature in August is essentially the same as in July.
• September: In September, the first month of fall in Jungfraujoch, temperatures range from -4.8°C (23.4°F) to 0.3°C (32.5°F) on average.
• October: The average temperature in October in Jungfraujoch varies between -2.3°C (27.9°F) and -7.5°C (18.5°F), making it a cold fall month. The average high temperature in October is comparable to that in September.
• November: November is the last month of fall with an average temperature varying between -6.9°C (19.6°F) and -12.3°C (9.9°F). The average high temperature in November slightly decreases from -2.3°C (27.9°F) 
• December: December is the first month of winter in Jungfraujoch and the temperature starts to drop compared to previous months. The average temperature fluctuates between -8.9°C (16°F) and -14.7°C (5.5°F).