Jungfrau Weather Forecast
Jungfrau weather: 23°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Jungfrau is a mountain in Switzerland. Jungfrau is a mountain known as the maiden of the Bernese Alps. It sits at 13.642 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 23°F (-5°C) in Jungfrau with overcast. It feels like 17°F. Today runs from 22°F to 26°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Jungfrau 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 33°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.
The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 70 mi away. Nearby highlights include Jungfraujoch, Eiger, Lake Lucerne and Matterhorn.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 26°F is 5.9°F above the 20°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Jungfrau today at 8.4/10. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Jungfrau
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Weather in Jungfrau right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:08 PM, Oct 3 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Jungfrau
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 26° / 22° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 26° / 22° | 23% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 28° / 22° | 11% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 28° / 24° | 5% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌨️ Snow grains | 23° / 21° | 43% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌨️ Snow | 21° / 9° | 86% · 0,8 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌨️ Light snow | 13° / 6° | 73% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 16° / 4° | 29% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 12° / 3° | 27% · 0,4 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 19° / 3° | 27% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 20° / 8° | 24% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 21° / 8° | 18% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 19° / 3° | 20% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 20° / 6° | 24% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 6° | — | 2 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌨️ Snow | 12° / 0° | — · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
Climate in Jungfrau 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 | 4° | -7° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 7° | -3° | 4,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 6° | -4° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 14° | 4° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 18° | 8° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 28° | 17° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 30° | 18° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 33° | 19° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 25° | 13° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 20° | 10° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 10° | -2° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 8° | -3° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Jungfrau
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Air quality and pollen in Jungfrau
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Jungfrau
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jungfrau?
Jungfrau is a mountain in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.5372, 7.9625. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Jungfrau right now?
It is currently 23°F (-5°C) with overcast. Humidity is 59% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Jungfrau?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Jungfrau, which has a polar climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Jungfrau in?
Jungfrau observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:08 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Jungfrau?
The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 70 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 73 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 218 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Jungfrau?
Popular options include Jungfraujoch, Eiger, Lake Lucerne, Matterhorn, Lake Geneva and Lake Como.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
