Kandersteg

Plan your trip to Kandersteg in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.

Location
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, The Alps
Coordinates
46.498340, 7.697518
Area
10 km²

Resort Stats

Top Elevation
1718m
Bottom Elevation
1198m
Vertical Drop
520m
Total Piste
9.5 km
Easy Runs
17
Intermediate Runs
5
Lifts
6

Weather & Climate in Kandersteg

The warmest temperatures in Kandersteg occur in July, averaging 23.2°C (up to 28.0°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -1.2°C.

The driest weather conditions are typically in November with average rainfall of 60.3mm. Average humidity: 69.1%.

Monthly Temperatures

  • January: -1.2°C (rainfall: 97.5mm)
  • February: -0.5°C (rainfall: 75.7mm)
  • March: 5.6°C (rainfall: 107.2mm)
  • April: 9.8°C (rainfall: 102.0mm)
  • May: 15.8°C (rainfall: 105.9mm)
  • June: 21.2°C (rainfall: 85.4mm)
  • July: 23.2°C (rainfall: 89.3mm)
  • August: 22.2°C (rainfall: 88.7mm)
  • September: 19.0°C (rainfall: 76.4mm)
  • October: 12.8°C (rainfall: 66.5mm)
  • November: 6.2°C (rainfall: 60.3mm)
  • December: 1.7°C (rainfall: 72.0mm)

Recommended Packing List for Kandersteg

Based on average temperature of 11.3°C, typical conditions, humidity 70%.

  • Layered clothing - recommended for 11°C temperatures
  • Fleece or warm jacket - essential for cool mountain mornings and evenings
  • Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
  • Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
  • Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
  • Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
  • Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
  • First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
  • Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
  • Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes

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