Brambrüesch (Chur) ski resort
Brambrüesch (Chur) is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Chur. The village sits at 1600 m and the ski area (Brambrüesch) tops out at 2174 m (Dreibündenstein), a vertical drop of 574 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 2174 m.
Snow and season in Brambrüesch (Chur)
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 (1600 m) and the slopes (2174 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 Brambrüesch (Chur): 1991–2020 normals
In Brambrüesch (Chur) (1600 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C. The warmest month is July (13.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.7 °C). About 1093 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (153 mm) with a minimum in February (52 mm). The sun shines for about 1684 hours a year, mostly in July (191 h). On average there are 158 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.6 °C and the absolute minimum −15.6 °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 | −4.7 °C | 7.0 °C | −15.6 °C | 69 | 107 | 29 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.6 °C | 9.7 °C | −14.1 °C | 52 | 111 | 26 | 0 |
| Mar | 0.6 °C | 14.8 °C | −10.1 °C | 68 | 145 | 24 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.5 °C | 18.5 °C | −6.6 °C | 64 | 153 | 17 | 0 |
| May | 8.7 °C | 23.0 °C | −2.0 °C | 90 | 157 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.0 °C | 26.3 °C | 1.2 °C | 120 | 166 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 13.6 °C | 27.6 °C | 3.6 °C | 130 | 191 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug | 13.2 °C | 26.8 °C | 3.1 °C | 153 | 182 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 9.2 °C | 21.4 °C | −0.5 °C | 100 | 152 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.0 °C | 18.4 °C | −5.5 °C | 86 | 136 | 8 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.1 °C | 13.2 °C | −9.7 °C | 88 | 96 | 18 | 0 |
| Dec | −3.8 °C | 7.6 °C | −13.9 °C | 75 | 88 | 27 | 0 |
| Year | 4.5 °C | 27.6 °C | −15.6 °C | 1093 | 1684 | 158 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Chur (1 km, 556 m), Arosa (13 km, 1878 m), Bad Ragaz (18 km, 497 m), adjusted to the elevation of Brambrüesch (Chur) (1600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Feldis/Veulden (10 km · 1470–2100 m)
- Weather Lenzerheide (14 km · 1470–2865 m)
- Weather Arosa (15 km · 1775–2653 m)
- Weather Pizol (17 km · 520–2222 m)
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (20 km · 1100–3018 m)
- Weather Laax (21 km · 1020–3018 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Churwalden
- Weather Felsberg
- Weather Arosa
- Weather Trimmis
- Weather Untervaz
- Weather Domat/Ems
- Weather Zizers
- Weather Tamins
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brambrüesch (Chur)
How high is Brambrüesch (Chur)?
The village of Brambrüesch (Chur) is at 1600 m and the ski area rises to 2174 m (Dreibündenstein), a vertical drop of 574 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Brambrüesch (Chur)?
Expect about 3 °C less at the summit (2174 m) than in the village (1600 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2174 m.
When does it snow in Brambrüesch (Chur)?
In the village (1600 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 Brambrüesch (Chur)?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Dreibündenstein (2174 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 Brambrüesch (Chur)?
The warmest month in Brambrüesch (Chur) is July, averaging 13.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.7 °C.
How much does it rain in Brambrüesch (Chur) per year?
Brambrüesch (Chur) receives about 1093 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (153 mm), the driest February (52 mm).
When is the best time to visit Brambrüesch (Chur)?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.6 °C on average, 191 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.7 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.