Maloja Pass
The Maloja Pass is a mountain pass at 1815 m (Graubünden). Access: road; usually open toute l'année. The weather above is computed at the exact pass altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section gives 7-day snowfall, gusts and the snow line — check it before crossing by car, motorbike or bike.
Climate of Maloja Pass: 1991–2020 normals
In Maloja Pass (1815 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.6 °C. The warmest month is July (11.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−6.0 °C). About 890 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (112 mm) with a minimum in February (32 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 205 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 21.7 °C and the absolute minimum −20.4 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −6.0 °C | 5.7 °C | −19.9 °C | 44 | 120 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −5.7 °C | 7.3 °C | −20.4 °C | 32 | 121 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.3 °C | 9.4 °C | −16.7 °C | 42 | 147 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.1 °C | 11.9 °C | −11.4 °C | 58 | 150 | 25 | 0 |
| May | 5.7 °C | 16.5 °C | −4.5 °C | 82 | 164 | 10 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.5 °C | 20.6 °C | −0.6 °C | 101 | 186 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 11.5 °C | 21.7 °C | 1.4 °C | 96 | 199 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 11.5 °C | 21.4 °C | 1.3 °C | 112 | 181 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 7.7 °C | 17.9 °C | −2.3 °C | 85 | 155 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.0 °C | 14.9 °C | −7.0 °C | 94 | 138 | 18 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.8 °C | 10.8 °C | −12.8 °C | 92 | 103 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.4 °C | 6.2 °C | −17.0 °C | 52 | 102 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.6 °C | 21.7 °C | −20.4 °C | 890 | 1766 | 205 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Segl-Maria (6 km, 1804 m), Piz Corvatsch (10 km, 3294 m), Samedan (20 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Maloja Pass (1815 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Nearby municipalities
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- Weather Bever (15 km)
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna (17 km)
- Weather Pontresina (19 km)
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Maloja Pass
Is the Maloja Pass open?
The Maloja Pass is usually accessible toute l'année. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Maloja Pass?
Expect about 8 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 1815 m is about 2.6 °C; the coldest month is January (−6.0 °C).
Can it snow at the Maloja Pass in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Maloja Pass?
The warmest month in Maloja Pass is July, averaging 11.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −6.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Maloja Pass per year?
Maloja Pass receives about 890 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (112 mm), the driest February (32 mm).
When is the best time to visit Maloja Pass?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.5 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−6.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.