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.
Grosshorn at a Glance#
Address: Grosshorn, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -9° | -22° | 48 mm | overcast | 87% | 9.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 42 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -10° | -22° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 8.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -9° | -20° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 7.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -8° - -4° | -14° | 33 mm | overcast | 81% | 6.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -5° - -1° | -9° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 3° | -5° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 0° - 4° | -3° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -6° - -2° | -11° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -6° | -17° | 43 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -8° | -20° | 40 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
