Bivio ski resort
Bivio is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Surses. The village sits at 1769 m and the ski area tops out at 2560 m (Cuolms), a vertical drop of 791 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2560 m.
Snow and season in Bivio
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1769 m) and the slopes (2560 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Bivio: 1991–2020 normals
In Bivio (1769 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.1 °C. The warmest month is July (11.7 °C on average) and the coldest January (−5.0 °C). About 889 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (111 mm) with a minimum in February (33 mm). On average there are 203 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 21.7 °C and the absolute minimum −18.7 °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 | 6.3 °C | −18.4 °C | 44 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −5.0 °C | 7.6 °C | −18.7 °C | 33 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −1.9 °C | 9.3 °C | −15.6 °C | 43 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.2 °C | 11.6 °C | −10.7 °C | 59 | 25 | 0 |
| May | 5.7 °C | 16.2 °C | −4.1 °C | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.7 °C | 20.5 °C | −0.0 °C | 100 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 11.7 °C | 21.7 °C | 2.1 °C | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 11.7 °C | 21.4 °C | 1.8 °C | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 8.0 °C | 17.9 °C | −1.7 °C | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.6 °C | 15.1 °C | −6.2 °C | 94 | 17 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.2 °C | 11.1 °C | −11.8 °C | 92 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −3.5 °C | 6.9 °C | −15.6 °C | 52 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 3.1 °C | 21.7 °C | −18.7 °C | 889 | 203 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Segl-Maria (9 km, 1804 m), Piz Corvatsch (13 km, 3294 m), Piz Martegnas (16 km, 2668 m), adjusted to the elevation of Bivio (1769 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (8 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather Sils / Furtschellas (10 km · 1800–2800 m)
- Weather St. Moritz (14 km · 1822–3303 m)
- Weather Savognin (14 km · 1200–2713 m)
- Weather Celerina (17 km · 1730–3057 m)
- Weather Pontresina (22 km · 1805–2978 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl
- Weather Bever
- Weather Avers
- Weather Silvaplana
- Weather Bregaglia
- Weather St. Moritz
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna
- Weather Samedan
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bivio
How high is Bivio?
The village of Bivio is at 1769 m and the ski area rises to 2560 m (Cuolms), a vertical drop of 791 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Bivio?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (2560 m) than in the village (1769 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2560 m.
When does it snow in Bivio?
In the village (1769 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to April (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Bivio?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Cuolms (2560 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Bivio?
The warmest month in Bivio is July, averaging 11.7 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −5.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Bivio per year?
Bivio receives about 889 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (111 mm), the driest February (33 mm).
When is the best time to visit Bivio?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.7 °C on average, — h of sun). The coldest month is January (−5.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.