Grosshorn
Mountain Alpine peak in Bernese Alps near Jungfrau massif
An Alpine summit in the Canton of Bern; mountaineers approach via glaciers and steep ridges for technical climbs and high-mountain scenery.
How to Get to Grosshorn #
Access from trailheads in the Bernese Oberland; regional transport hubs such as Interlaken provide rail connections, from which local buses and mountain lifts lead to higher trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Grosshorn #
- Hire a guide for mountaineering routes; the mountain is technical and conditions change quickly.
- Use local mountain huts as bases for multi-day climbs and acclimatisation.
- Check seasonal route reports from Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) before attempting any ascent.
Best Time to Visit Grosshorn #
Summer months are most suitable for hiking and climbing; winter involves technical alpine conditions.
Weather & Climate near Grosshorn #
Grosshorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 4°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 51 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
