Eiger Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Eiger: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Eiger month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -15° | -20° | 134 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| février | -13° | -18° | 106 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -13° | -19° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avril | -9° | -14° | 127 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | -7° | -12° | 135 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juin | -1° | -7° | 88 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | 0° | -6° | 100 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| août | 2° | -6° | 87 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | -3° | -9° | 81 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octobre | -5° | -11° | 133 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -11° | -18° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -12° | -18° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Eiger
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Eiger compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Eiger.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| juigfraujoch | 4 km | -8°C | +3°C warmer | 1524 mm |
| juigfrau | 6 km | -11°C | 1°C cooler | 1518 mm |
| Interlaken | 16 km | 12°C | +22°C warmer | 1680 mm |
| Lake Lucerne | 56 km | 11°C | +21°C warmer | 1652 mm |
| Matterhorn | 72 km | -13°C | 3°C cooler | 1162 mm |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Eiger
Go in juin, juillet and août. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, novembre and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Eiger
Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of -11°C is 5.8°C below the -5°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 14 mm is forecast, which is enough à soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibilité is down à 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 79 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Neige is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
At 3.967 m, air here runs roughly 26°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 15°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 79 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, novembre and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Eiger is a mountain in Suisse. Eiger is a mountain known as the north face. It sits at 3.967 m above sea level.
Actuellement, il fait -16°C (4°F) in Eiger avec forte neige showers. La température ressentie est de -24°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -17°C à -11°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 1.3/10 – médiocre — envisagez un autre jour.
La meilleure période pour visiter Eiger is juin, juillet and août. Le climat est polar. janvier, novembre and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. août est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 2°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -20°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 107 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons juigfraujoch, juigfrau, Lake Lucerne and Matterhorn.
En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of -11°C is 5.8°C below the -5°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 6 PM à 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilité is down à 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 79 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Neige is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Eiger?
Eiger is a mountain in Suisse. Its coordinates are 46.5775, 8.0053. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Eiger maintenant?
It is currently -16°C (4°F) avec forte neige showers. Humidité is 100% and wind is 34 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Eiger?
juin, juillet and août offer the most comfortable conditions in Eiger, which has a polar climate. janvier, novembre and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Eiger in?
Eiger observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The heure locale is 10:35 AM.
What is the nearest airport à Eiger?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 107 km away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 119 km away and Munich Airport (MUC), 346 km away.
What are the top things à do in Eiger?
Popular options include juigfraujoch, juigfrau, Lake Lucerne, Matterhorn, Lake Como and Lake Geneva.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated octobre 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
