Geography of Jungfraujoch
Geography of Jungfraujoch: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Jungfraujoch
Jungfrau is 1 mi to the south-west, Eiger is 2 mi to the north-east, Lake Lucerne is 37 mi to the north-east and Matterhorn is 42 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 46°32′50.6″N 7°59′7.8″E (46.5474, 7.9855)
Quick facts about Jungfraujoch
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Interlaken |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 46°32′50.6″N 7°59′7.8″E (46.5474, 7.9855) |
| Known for | the highest railway station in Europe |
| Local time | 2:08 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Jungfraujoch is a tourist attraction in Interlaken. Jungfraujoch is a landmark known for the highest railway station in Europe.
Right now it is 32°F (-0°C) in Jungfraujoch with partly cloudy. It feels like 22°F. Today runs from 30°F to 34°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 1.7/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Jungfraujoch is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 39°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -0°F.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 69 mi away. Nearby highlights include Jungfrau, Eiger, Lake Lucerne and Matterhorn.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 34°F is 5.2°F below the 39°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Jungfraujoch month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | -0° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 14° | 4° | 4,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 13° | 3° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 21° | 11° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 25° | 15° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 35° | 24° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 37° | 25° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 39° | 26° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 32° | 21° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 27° | 17° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 16° | 5° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 15° | 4° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jungfraujoch?
Jungfraujoch is a tourist attraction in Interlaken. Its coordinates are 46.5474, 7.9855. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Jungfraujoch right now?
It is currently 32°F (-0°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 100% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Jungfraujoch?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Jungfraujoch, which has a polar climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Jungfraujoch in?
Jungfraujoch observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:08 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Jungfraujoch?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 69 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 73 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 217 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Jungfraujoch?
Popular options include Jungfrau, Eiger, Lake Lucerne, Matterhorn, Matterhorn and Lake Como.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 25, 2026 at 2:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
