🏔️ Note: Values from the wider area. Actual slope conditions vary by about ±5 °C depending on altitude — higher slopes are colder and more snow-reliable.
🧊 Glacier: The Diavolezza glacier allows intermittent skiing in late spring and autumn. Main season is late November to mid-April.
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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.7°C | -11.4°C | 85.9 mm | ❄️ 13 | 6.4 h | 8.3 km/h | – |
| Feb | -1.2°C | -9.4°C | 74.2 mm | ❄️ 12 | 7.3 h | 8.5 km/h | – |
| Mar | 1.2°C | -7.6°C | 66 mm | ❄️ 11 | 9.1 h | 8.4 km/h | – |
| Apr | 4.3°C | -3.8°C | 90.9 mm | 12 | 10.3 h | 8.7 km/h | – |
| May | 7.9°C | 0.3°C | 104.1 mm | 15 | 10.5 h | 8.5 km/h | – |
| Jun | 14.4°C | 4.9°C | 98.3 mm | 15 | 12.2 h | 9.3 km/h | – |
| Jul | 16.9°C | 7.1°C | 96 mm | 16 | 12.4 h | 9.8 km/h | – |
| Aug | 16.3°C | 6.8°C | 125.8 mm | 16 | 10.7 h | 8.9 km/h | – |
| Sep | 12.4°C | 3.1°C | 84.9 mm | 11 | 9.7 h | 7.8 km/h | – |
| Oct | 8.1°C | -0.2°C | 133.8 mm | 12 | 7.8 h | 8.4 km/h | – |
| Nov | 2°C | -5.4°C | 121 mm | ❄️ 13 | 5.9 h | 7.7 km/h | – |
| Dec | -1.1°C | -8.5°C | 90.7 mm | ❄️ 12 | 5.7 h | 8.3 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit St. Moritz
St. Moritz (Switzerland) has a alpine, snow-reliable climate with an annual average of around 2 °C. Daytime highs average 6 °C, while nights cool to about -2 °C. The destination sees roughly 1172 mm of rainfall per year and 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The glamorous Swiss classic (1,822 m) — the Cresta Run, the Engadin Ski Marathon and host of two Winter Olympics (1928, 1948).
As a ski destination the prime season is clear: in January the daily mean drops to -7.5 °C — ideal for reliable snow. Values shown here reflect the wider area; in the valley it's a bit warmer, while pistes at 2,000–3,000 m altitude are correspondingly colder and more snow-secure.
Note: with roughly 28 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about St. Moritz
When is the best time to ski in St. Moritz?
The best time to ski in St. Moritz: November to April – best in January (avg. -7.5 °C, 13 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in St. Moritz?
The warmest month is July with an average of 12.0 °C and daytime highs around 16.9 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -7.5 °C and night-time lows around -11.4 °C.
How many rainy days does St. Moritz have?
July has the most rainy days with 16 rainy days. The driest month is March with 11 rainy days.