Rosenhorn

Mountain Sharp peak in the Bernese Alps, glaciated terrain

A mountain summit in the Bernese Alps, Rosenhorn forms part of high Alpine ridges and glaciated faces; climbers and experienced mountaineers come for steep routes and long glacier approaches.

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Rosenhorn
Rosenhorn, Bernese Alps, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
46.6319, 8.1371

How to Get to Rosenhorn #

Approaches to Rosenhorn are typically staged from mountain towns like Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen; from these bases access is by cable car and alpine trails to huts (such as the Mönchsjochhütte) used for high routes. Local mountain guides and the Swiss Alpine Club provide route information.

Tips for Visiting Rosenhorn #

  • Approach climbs with glacier-aware equipment and local alpine guide if attempting technical routes-Rosenhorn lies in high alpine terrain.
  • Check current conditions with the Jungfrau region alpine information centers-the mountain sits near heavily trafficked glacier systems.
  • Pack a layering system and sturdy boots-weather at altitude changes quickly.

Best Time to Visit Rosenhorn #

Summertime (June-September) is the typical climbing season; always check glacier and weather reports before attempting routes.

Summer mountaineering
Jun-Sep · -5-10°C at summit elevations
Main climbing season; glaciers are more navigable and huts are open.
Late spring/early autumn
May / Sep-Oct · -10-5°C
Variable conditions; snowfields may persist and access can be technical.

Weather & Climate near Rosenhorn #

Climate

Rosenhorn'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 3°C. Moderate rainfall (661 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° -10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
9.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° -10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -14°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° -10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -4°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

41 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -3°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
8.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
9.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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