Bosco Gurin ski resort
Bosco Gurin is a ski resort in the canton of Ticino, in the municipality of Bosco/Gurin. The village sits at 1500 m and the ski area tops out at 2400 m (Grossalp), a vertical drop of 900 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 2400 m.
Snow and season in Bosco Gurin
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 (1500 m) and the slopes (2400 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 Bosco Gurin: 1991–2020 normals
In Bosco Gurin (1500 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.2 °C. The warmest month is July (14.3 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.9 °C). About 1900 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (214 mm) with a minimum in February (91 mm). The sun shines for about 1696 hours a year, mostly in July (216 h). On average there are 189 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.2 °C and the absolute minimum −14.3 °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 | −2.9 °C | 7.6 °C | −14.3 °C | 112 | 76 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.4 °C | 9.0 °C | −13.5 °C | 91 | 107 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | 0.6 °C | 11.5 °C | −10.5 °C | 119 | 155 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.7 °C | 13.9 °C | −6.1 °C | 177 | 154 | 20 | 0 |
| May | 7.8 °C | 18.5 °C | −1.1 °C | 197 | 169 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.1 °C | 23.3 °C | 2.7 °C | 172 | 197 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul | 14.3 °C | 24.2 °C | 5.4 °C | 135 | 216 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 14.0 °C | 23.9 °C | 4.6 °C | 167 | 196 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 10.1 °C | 20.1 °C | 1.2 °C | 186 | 166 | 4 | 1 |
| Oct | 6.1 °C | 16.8 °C | −3.1 °C | 210 | 131 | 15 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.2 °C | 12.3 °C | −8.7 °C | 214 | 71 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.0 °C | 8.8 °C | −12.8 °C | 119 | 58 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 5.2 °C | 24.2 °C | −14.3 °C | 1900 | 1696 | 189 | 19 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Robièi (14 km, 1898 m), Ulrichen (25 km, 1346 m), Piotta (26 km, 990 m), adjusted to the elevation of Bosco Gurin (1500 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
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- Weather Cardada-Cimetta (28 km · 1340–1671 m)
- Weather Obergoms (29 km · 1370–2100 m)
- Weather Bellwald (29 km · 1560–2560 m)
- Weather Fiesch-Eggishorn (31 km · 1050–2869 m)
- Weather Rosswald (32 km · 1800–2500 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Campo (Vallemaggia)
- Weather Cerentino
- Weather Linescio
- Weather Cevio
- Weather Lavizzara
- Weather Onsernone
- Weather Obergoms
- Weather Binn
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bosco Gurin
How high is Bosco Gurin?
The village of Bosco Gurin is at 1500 m and the ski area rises to 2400 m (Grossalp), a vertical drop of 900 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Bosco Gurin?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (2400 m) than in the village (1500 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2400 m.
When does it snow in Bosco Gurin?
In the village (1500 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (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 Bosco Gurin?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Grossalp (2400 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 Bosco Gurin?
The warmest month in Bosco Gurin is July, averaging 14.3 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Bosco Gurin per year?
Bosco Gurin receives about 1900 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (214 mm), the driest February (91 mm).
When is the best time to visit Bosco Gurin?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.3 °C on average, 216 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.