Campo Blenio ski resort
Campo Blenio is a ski resort in the canton of Ticino, in the municipality of Blenio. The village sits at 1200 m and the ski area tops out at 1500 m (Campra), a vertical drop of 300 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 1500 m.
Snow and season in Campo Blenio
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1200 m) and the slopes (1500 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 Campo Blenio: 1991–2020 normals
In Campo Blenio (1200 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.1 °C. The warmest month is July (16.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.6 °C). About 1403 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (167 mm) with a minimum in February (52 mm). The sun shines for about 1563 hours a year, mostly in July (203 h). On average there are 117 frost days and 2 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.8 °C and the absolute minimum −10.9 °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 | −1.6 °C | 9.6 °C | −10.9 °C | 68 | 57 | 27 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.6 °C | 11.5 °C | −10.4 °C | 52 | 102 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 3.2 °C | 16.5 °C | −7.3 °C | 71 | 151 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr | 6.7 °C | 19.5 °C | −4.0 °C | 113 | 153 | 7 | 0 |
| May | 10.6 °C | 23.4 °C | 0.4 °C | 141 | 155 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 14.3 °C | 27.2 °C | 4.0 °C | 144 | 178 | 0 | 7 |
| Jul | 16.1 °C | 27.8 °C | 6.3 °C | 133 | 203 | 0 | 10 |
| Aug | 15.6 °C | 27.2 °C | 5.7 °C | 167 | 189 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep | 11.6 °C | 23.1 °C | 2.0 °C | 141 | 159 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 7.4 °C | 18.7 °C | −2.1 °C | 146 | 118 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.5 °C | 13.7 °C | −6.4 °C | 148 | 60 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.9 °C | 10.2 °C | −10.1 °C | 80 | 38 | 25 | 0 |
| Year | 7.1 °C | 27.8 °C | −10.9 °C | 1403 | 1563 | 117 | 26 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Acquarossa / Comprovasco (12 km, 575 m), Piotta (16 km, 990 m), Disentis (16 km, 1197 m), adjusted to the elevation of Campo Blenio (1200 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Carì (8 km · 1640–2170 m)
- Weather Sedrun (12 km · 1450–2600 m)
- Weather Nara (12 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Vals (19 km · 1250–2900 m)
- Weather Disentis (21 km · 1150–2833 m)
- Weather Airolo-Pesciüm (21 km · 1175–2250 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Medel (Lucmagn)
- Weather Acquarossa
- Weather Dalpe
- Weather Tujetsch
- Weather Quinto
- Weather Faido
- Weather Giornico
- Weather Trun
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Campo Blenio
How high is Campo Blenio?
The village of Campo Blenio is at 1200 m and the ski area rises to 1500 m (Campra), a vertical drop of 300 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Campo Blenio?
Expect about 2 °C less at the summit (1500 m) than in the village (1200 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 1500 m.
When does it snow in Campo Blenio?
In the village (1200 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to February (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 Campo Blenio?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Campra (1500 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 Campo Blenio?
The warmest month in Campo Blenio is July, averaging 16.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Campo Blenio per year?
Campo Blenio receives about 1403 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (167 mm), the driest February (52 mm).
When is the best time to visit Campo Blenio?
For warmth and sunshine: July (16.1 °C on average, 203 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.