Grindelwald (Jungfrau) weather in November

November in Grindelwald: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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  1. 57Jan
  2. 69Feb
  3. 73Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 79May
  6. 78Jun
  7. 75Jul
  8. 77Aug
  9. 84Sep
  10. 79Oct
  11. 67Nov
  12. 60Dec

#10 of 12 months in Grindelwald · #892 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Days
8°C
Nights
0°C
Wet days
15
Sun
6 h
Humidity
85%
Daylight
9 h
Grindelwald, Switzerland
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Traveller notes on Grindelwald in November

Other months in Grindelwald

Grindelwald-forum threads on May weather describe conditions as genuinely variable, posters calling both wetter stretches and beautiful sunny days entirely plausible within the same week and impossible to predict. Regulars call higher-elevation trails still generally closed, most not opening until mid-June given how much snow remains up top. Posters recommend staying below roughly fourteen hundred meters for reliable hiking in early May, routes like the lower Faulhorn flanks or toward Grosse Scheidegg staying accessible. Regulars call May genuinely uncrowded compared with peak summer, a real upside for the trail limitations. Posters recommend real waterproof layers regardless of the morning forecast, conditions shifting fast. Regulars call the lower valley walks between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald a reliable option regardless of the higher routes. The record: 14.2C days feeling like 14C, 6C nights, an extraordinarily high 201.1mm across 20 days and 83 percent humidity.
GrindelwaldMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Grindelwald-forum threads on early February describe this as genuinely peak ski season, posters calling hotels booked out well in advance and snow conditions reliably strong this deep into winter. Regulars call the village's relatively low elevation a real factor, less chance of a proper snow-covered village than at a higher resort like Zermatt even with strong cover on the mountain. Posters recommend booking accommodation months ahead for February specifically, March named repeatedly as a considerably easier month for last-minute availability. Regulars describe snowmaking as a real backup regardless of natural conditions, keeping the main runs reliably open through the season. Posters call the Eiger north face view from the village worth the trip on any clear day, ski conditions aside. Regulars recommend checking current snow reports rather than trusting a reputation. The record: 5.7C days feeling like 3C, -2.5C nights, 104.8mm across nearly 12 days and 78 percent humidity.
GrindelwaldFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Grindelwald-forum threads asking about an early-June Eiger Trail attempt are direct this route typically doesn't open until later in the month, snow still covering sections through early June and posters calling an unofficial attempt genuinely inadvisable. Regulars describe June overall as an unstable month by nature, capable of delivering warm, lovely stretches or a sudden cold turn higher up. Posters call mid-June the more realistic target for the Eiger Trail, most listed opening dates running July through October depending on conditions. Regulars recommend early June or September for thinner crowds over guaranteed high-trail access, valley routes staying open regardless. Posters recommend checking current official trail status first. Regulars call the Jungfrau region views worth the trip while waiting on higher trails to clear. The record: 20.8C days feeling like 23C, 11C nights, an extraordinarily high 251.8mm across nearly 20 days and 82 percent humidity.
GrindelwaldJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Grindelwald-forum threads on July weather describe conditions as genuinely comfortable overall, though posters are direct this can range widely, from a bright, warm afternoon in the low 20s Celsius to a considerably cooler, showery day within the same week. Regulars call mountain weather notoriously unreliable, capable of shifting within minutes even on an otherwise promising morning, and recommend packing for a full range of conditions regardless of forecast. Mid-July through mid-October is the genuine core of the hiking season, most higher huts opening by early July as routes clear for the year. A proper rain shell rather than an umbrella is standing advice given how exposed many classic ridge routes run. Regulars call the Jungfrau region views worth the unpredictability, clear stretches delivering some of the best alpine scenery in Switzerland. The record: 22.5C days feeling like 22C, 13C nights, an extraordinarily high 187mm across nearly 20 days and 81 percent humidity.
GrindelwaldJulyRegular · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Grindelwald climate normals — November

Daytime high8°C / 46°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 32°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall130 mm / 5.1 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days15 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine6 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall60.3 cm / 23.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Grindelwald in November

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Grindelwald's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherGrindelwald's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Grindelwald in November

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Closure

    Autumn lift maintenance

    20 Oct – 10 Dec · usually

    Most of the mountain railways stop for their annual overhaul between the walking and skiing seasons, so November is the one month the village has little to offer either way. Source ↗

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 60 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in November →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Grindelwald — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Grindelwald in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Grindelwald?
November in Grindelwald: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Grindelwald on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Grindelwald in November?
In November, Grindelwald averages a daily high of 7.6°C and a low of -0.2°C, with about 129.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Grindelwald in November?
Grindelwald has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
Does it snow in Grindelwald in November?
Grindelwald sees roughly 60.3 cm of snowfall in November.

Within 300 km: Engelberg's Glacier skiing opens around 1 Oct – 25 Nov, and Bern's Rendez-vous Bundesplatz on 17 Oct – 21 Nov.