Piz Nair
The Piz Nair rises to 3057 m (Graubünden). Access: cable car; season: hiver + été. The weather above is computed at summit altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section shows 7-day snowfall, wind, gusts and the snow line — to pick the right day (visibility, cold, wind).
Climate of Piz Nair: 1991–2020 normals
In Piz Nair (3057 m), the mean annual temperature is −4.6 °C. The warmest month is July (4.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−14.3 °C). About 1038 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (137 mm) with a minimum in February (34 mm). The sun shines for about 2050 hours a year, mostly in July (209 h). On average there are 306 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 16.0 °C and the absolute minimum −30.3 °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 | −14.3 °C | −1.3 °C | −30.3 °C | 48 | 148 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −13.5 °C | 0.2 °C | −30.2 °C | 34 | 157 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −9.4 °C | 2.8 °C | −25.9 °C | 43 | 195 | 31 | 0 |
| Apr | −5.6 °C | 6.2 °C | −19.3 °C | 63 | 181 | 30 | 0 |
| May | −0.9 °C | 10.8 °C | −12.4 °C | 98 | 181 | 30 | 0 |
| Jun | 2.8 °C | 14.8 °C | −8.9 °C | 124 | 187 | 20 | 0 |
| Jul | 4.8 °C | 16.0 °C | −6.9 °C | 119 | 209 | 13 | 0 |
| Aug | 4.5 °C | 15.6 °C | −7.3 °C | 137 | 194 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep | 0.7 °C | 11.9 °C | −11.1 °C | 101 | 174 | 22 | 0 |
| Oct | −3.2 °C | 8.9 °C | −16.1 °C | 110 | 172 | 28 | 0 |
| Nov | −8.5 °C | 4.5 °C | −22.7 °C | 104 | 130 | 30 | 0 |
| Dec | −12.7 °C | −0.8 °C | −27.9 °C | 58 | 122 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | −4.6 °C | 16.0 °C | −30.3 °C | 1038 | 2050 | 306 | 0 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Samedan (6 km, 1709 m), Segl-Maria (9 km, 1804 m), Piz Corvatsch (9 km, 3294 m), adjusted to the elevation of Piz Nair (3057 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Julier Pass (7 km · 2284 m)
- Weather Albula Pass (9 km · 2312 m)
- Weather Corvatsch (10 km · 3303 m)
- Weather Maloja Pass (15 km · 1815 m)
- Weather Diavolezza (17 km · 2978 m)
- Weather Bernina Pass (19 km · 2328 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather St. Moritz (2 km)
- Weather Silvaplana (3 km)
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna (4 km)
- Weather Samedan (4 km)
- Weather Bever (7 km)
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl (8 km)
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch (12 km)
- Weather Pontresina (12 km)
Passes & summits Weather St. Moritz
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Piz Nair
Is the Piz Nair open?
The Piz Nair is usually accessible hiver + été. 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 Piz Nair?
Expect about 16 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 3057 m is about −4.6 °C; the coldest month is January (−14.3 °C).
Can it snow at the Piz Nair 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 Piz Nair?
The warmest month in Piz Nair is July, averaging 4.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −14.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Piz Nair per year?
Piz Nair receives about 1038 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (137 mm), the driest February (34 mm).
When is the best time to visit Piz Nair?
For warmth and sunshine: July (4.8 °C on average, 209 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−14.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.