Grindelwald - First Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 15 kph WSW, 3/5 thermals. 5-day Grindelwald - First paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: northeast, east, southeast, southwest, west, northwest, north
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 2105 m
Location: 46.6571, 8.0553

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 15 kph from WSW (256°).
Wind aloft: 19 kph from WSW (248°).
Thermal rating: 3 out of 5.
Cloud base: 7317 ft; climbs to 6764 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	Marginal	20 kph SW	24 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 7667 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	Yes	15 kph WSW	19 kph WSW	3 out of 5, cloud base 7317 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	17 kph WNW	20 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6432 ft	0.4 mm light rain
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	9 kph SSW	11 kph SSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 7288 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph WNW	13 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6094 ft	9.3 mm rain
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	9 kph WNW	6 kph WNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6095 ft	0.3 mm light rain
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	Marginal	7 kph E	11 kph E	2 out of 5, cloud base 7323 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	Marginal	7 kph NW	6 kph NW	3 out of 5, cloud base 7508 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	6 kph N	4 kph N	2 out of 5, cloud base 6942 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	No	15 kph SSW	13 kph SSW	2 out of 5, cloud base 7209 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	Marginal	11 kph SSW	9 kph SW	3 out of 5, cloud base 7546 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	15 kph NE	15 kph ENE	1 out of 5, cloud base 6423 ft	0.2 mm light rain

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