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Saanen (BERN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Saanen is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Saanen, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July to a very cold 0°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Saanen experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1909 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Saanen occurs in July, which receives around 204 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, October, Saanen experiences high rainfall, totaling approximately 127 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Saanen, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Saanen (BERN)

Sun   Jan 12
-3°C | -10°C
NE 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
-1°C | -10°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
1°C | -8°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Saanen in Switzerland

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Saanen?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August and December.
  • When is winter in Saanen?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Saanen?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Saanen?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Saanen?
    July tops the wettest month list with 204 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Saanen?
    October is the driest month with 127 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Saanen?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.