When to go · Gstaad
Gstaad, month by month
The best months for Gstaad: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.7 °C (45 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 9 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike). Across Switzerland: Ski season ends after Easter; Zurich's Sechseläuten; Ticino in blossom.12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike). Across Switzerland: Lakes and cities green and quiet; many mountain lifts closed for maintenance.17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late October–early December (limited lift operation).13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Late October–early December (limited lift operation).6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatInside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.3 °C (37 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gstaad, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Night low
Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Feb: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.
February: Inside Gstaad's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike.
Gstaad: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.