Horben

Plan your trip to Horben in Lucerne, Switzerland. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.

Location
Lucerne, Switzerland, The Alps
Coordinates
47.222412, 8.318433
Area
0 km²

Weather & Climate in Horben

The warmest temperatures in Horben occur in July, averaging 14.4°C (up to 19.1°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -3.6°C.

The driest weather conditions are typically in March with average rainfall of 71.5mm. Average humidity: 78.0%.

Monthly Temperatures

  • January: -3.6°C (rainfall: 88.5mm)
  • February: -1.5°C (rainfall: 96.1mm)
  • March: -0.7°C (rainfall: 71.5mm)
  • April: 2.0°C (rainfall: 90.3mm)
  • May: 7.2°C (rainfall: 145.6mm)
  • June: 12.9°C (rainfall: 138.1mm)
  • July: 14.4°C (rainfall: 155.5mm)
  • August: 14.2°C (rainfall: 165.1mm)
  • September: 10.0°C (rainfall: 154.5mm)
  • October: 7.0°C (rainfall: 102.1mm)
  • November: 1.3°C (rainfall: 86.9mm)
  • December: -2.1°C (rainfall: 107.6mm)

Wildlife in Horben

Home to 60 recorded species including 40 arctic & alpine birds, 6 other, 5 birds of prey, 5 alpine mammals, 2 mountain reptiles & amphibians, 1 wolves & bears.

Recommended Packing List for Horben

Based on average temperature of 5.1°C, typical conditions, humidity 80%.

  • Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 5°C require warm insulation
  • Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
  • 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

Notable Species

  • Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Great Tit (Parus major) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Aderyn Du (Turdus merula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Bergfink (Fringilla montifringilla) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Long Tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Continental Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Boomklever (Sitta europaea) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Aguila Real (Aquila chrysaetos) - Birds of Prey
  • Coal Tit (Periparus ater) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Barrspæta (Dendrocopos major) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Cadernera (Carduelis carduelis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Continental Robin (Erithacus rubecula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Aligot comú (Buteo buteo) - Birds of Prey
  • Carriça (Troglodytes troglodytes) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Arrendajo (Garrulus glandarius) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
  • Bofink (Fringilla coelebs) - Arctic & Alpine Birds

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