Morteratsch Glacier
Morteratsch Glacier (natural site) sits at 2000 m (Graubünden), near Pontresina, Bernina, Diavolezza. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Morteratsch Glacier: 1991–2020 normals
In Morteratsch Glacier (2000 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.4 °C. The warmest month is July (11.0 °C on average) and the coldest February (−5.2 °C). About 1233 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (142 mm) with a minimum in February (53 mm). On average there are 216 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 21.0 °C and the absolute minimum −17.0 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −5.0 °C | 5.2 °C | −16.6 °C | 71 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −5.2 °C | 5.7 °C | −17.0 °C | 53 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.6 °C | 7.5 °C | −14.5 °C | 65 | 31 | 0 |
| Apr | 0.4 °C | 10.3 °C | −11.2 °C | 97 | 27 | 0 |
| May | 4.8 °C | 15.6 °C | −4.9 °C | 111 | 15 | 0 |
| Jun | 8.9 °C | 20.1 °C | −0.9 °C | 127 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 11.0 °C | 21.0 °C | 1.7 °C | 112 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 10.9 °C | 20.9 °C | 1.2 °C | 124 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 7.1 °C | 16.8 °C | −2.3 °C | 110 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 3.7 °C | 13.3 °C | −6.8 °C | 142 | 15 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.9 °C | 9.2 °C | −11.7 °C | 142 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.0 °C | 5.9 °C | −15.4 °C | 78 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.4 °C | 21.0 °C | −17.0 °C | 1233 | 216 | 0 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Passo del Bernina (6 km, 2260 m), Piz Corvatsch (9 km, 3294 m), Poschiavo / Robbia (13 km, 1078 m), adjusted to the elevation of Morteratsch Glacier (2000 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Sights & landmarks
- Weather Therme Vals (62 km · 1250 m)
- Weather Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) (65 km · 650 m)
- Weather Castles of Bellinzona (75 km · 240 m)
- Weather Verzasca – Ponte dei Salti (Lavertezzo) (86 km · 536 m)
- Weather Piumogna Waterfall (87 km · 760 m)
- Weather Swissminiatur (92 km · 280 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Pontresina (2 km)
- Weather Poschiavo (7 km)
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna (10 km)
- Weather St. Moritz (11 km)
- Weather Silvaplana (12 km)
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl (12 km)
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch (13 km)
- Weather Samedan (15 km)
Sights & landmarks Weather Pontresina
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Morteratsch Glacier
When is the best time to visit Morteratsch Glacier?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is — and the warmest July (11.0 °C).
What will the weather be like at Morteratsch Glacier tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Morteratsch Glacier: min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Morteratsch Glacier?
Morteratsch Glacier is at 2000 m, Graubünden, near Pontresina, Bernina, Diavolezza. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Morteratsch Glacier?
The warmest month in Morteratsch Glacier is July, averaging 11.0 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −5.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Morteratsch Glacier per year?
Morteratsch Glacier receives about 1233 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (142 mm), the driest February (53 mm).
When is the best time to visit Morteratsch Glacier?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.0 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is February (−5.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.