How high is Pontresina?

The village of Pontresina is at 1805 m and the ski area rises to 2978 m (Diavolezza), a vertical drop of 1173 m.

What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Pontresina?

Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2978 m) than in the village (1805 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2978 m.

When does it snow in Pontresina?

In the village (1805 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 Pontresina?

The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Diavolezza (2978 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 Pontresina?

The warmest month in Pontresina is July, averaging 11.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.8 °C.

How much does it rain in Pontresina per year?

Pontresina receives about 1033 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (117 mm), the driest February (44 mm).

When is the best time to visit Pontresina?

For warmth and sunshine: July (11.9 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.

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Weather in Pontresina

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Pontresina weather: the next 24 hours

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Pontresina 15-day forecast

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Daily maximum — protection advised from 3.

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Snow settles about 300 m below it.

Around Pontresina

Neighbouring municipalities, as the crow flies.

Celerina9 km St. Moritz10 km Sils / Furtschellas12 km Silvaplana-Corvatsch14 km Zuoz18 km Bivio22 km Savognin31 km Davos40 km

7-day forecast for Pontresina

Today (Wednesday 7 Oct) in Pontresina: showers, 3 to 10 °C, precipitation 0.2 mm (80 %), wind up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow: showers, 5 to 10 °C.

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Day	Weather	Min	Max	Precip.	Wind
Today	showers	3 °C	10 °C	0.2 mm	15 km/h
Tomorrow	showers	5 °C	10 °C	10.7 mm	24 km/h
Fri 9 Oct	showers	2 °C	12 °C	0.3 mm	8 km/h
Sat 10 Oct	light rain	3 °C	8 °C	1.4 mm	6 km/h
Sun 11 Oct	fog	0 °C	8 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
Mon 12 Oct	partly cloudy	−1 °C	10 °C	0.0 mm	15 km/h
Tue 13 Oct	overcast	5 °C	12 °C	0.0 mm	17 km/h

Forecast updated on 07.10.2026 at 20:25 (Open-Meteo model, elevation 1805 m). The interactive block at the top refreshes hourly and covers 16 days.

Today in Pontresina: rain from 01:00 to 02:00 then from 23:00 to 00:00, 0.2 mm in total. The 15-minute detail for the next two hours is shown on demand.

Hourly weather in Pontresina

Wednesday 7 Oct in Pontresina, hour by hour: mostly sunny in the morning, overcast in the afternoon, overcast in the evening. Low 3 °C around 07:00, high 10 °C around 13:00. Rain from 01:00 to 02:00 then from 23:00 to 00:00.

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Time	Weather	Temp.	Precip.	Wind
00:00	fog	5 °C	0.0 mm	3 km/h
01:00	showers	5 °C	0.1 mm	5 km/h
02:00	fog	5 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
03:00	fog	4 °C	0.0 mm	5 km/h
04:00	fog	4 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
05:00	fog	4 °C	0.0 mm	6 km/h
06:00	fog	3 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
07:00	fog	3 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
08:00	mostly sunny	3 °C	0.0 mm	2 km/h
09:00	mostly sunny	5 °C	0.0 mm	4 km/h
10:00	partly cloudy	7 °C	0.0 mm	8 km/h
11:00	partly cloudy	9 °C	0.0 mm	9 km/h
12:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	11 km/h
13:00	overcast	10 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
14:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
15:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
16:00	overcast	9 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
17:00	showers	8 °C	0.0 mm	15 km/h
18:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
19:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
20:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	14 km/h
21:00	overcast	8 °C	0.0 mm	13 km/h
22:00	overcast	7 °C	0.0 mm	12 km/h
23:00	showers	7 °C	0.1 mm	11 km/h

Hourly forecast issued 07.10.2026 for Pontresina (1805 m), Swiss local time, Open-Meteo model. The interactive block at the top of the page covers 16 days and refreshes every hour.

+4 cmSnowfall forecast, 7 days

2650 mRain-snow line

There is no snow on the ground in Pontresina at the moment, neither at the summit (2978 m) nor in the village (1805 m). Swiss resorts usually open between late November and mid-December; this page is refreshed every night as soon as the first snow falls. 4 cm of fresh snow are expected over the next 7 days.

Modelled values (Open-Meteo, computed at the stated altitude), not measurements taken on the slopes. Updated on 07.10.2026.

Weather today in Pontresina

Today, Wednesday 7 Oct in Pontresina: showers, 3 to 10 °C, wind up to 15 km/h. Precipitation expected: 0.2 mm, 80 % probability.

Pontresina weather tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thursday 8 Oct, in Pontresina: showers, 5 to 10 °C, wind up to 24 km/h. Precipitation expected: 10.7 mm, 86 % probability.

What is the temperature in Pontresina?

Today in Pontresina (1805 m): 3 to 10 °C. Tomorrow: 5 to 10 °C. Over the next 7 days, highs range from 8 to 12 °C, averaging 10 °C.

Pontresina weekend weather

This weekend in Pontresina: Saturday light rain, 3 to 8 °C; Sunday fog, 0 to 8 °C.

Will it rain in Pontresina this week?

Yes: 2 days with precipitation are expected in Pontresina over the next 7 days, 12.6 mm in total. Wettest day: Thursday 8 Oct (10.7 mm).

What is the UV index in Pontresina?

Today in Pontresina (1805 m), the UV index peaks at 2 (low) around midday. No particular protection is needed. In the mountains, radiation rises by about 10 % per 1,000 m, and snow reflects up to 80 % of it.

The best day to go out in Pontresina

The best day of the next 7 in Pontresina: Monday 12 Oct, partly cloudy, up to 10 °C.

Climate of Pontresina: 1991–2020 normals

In Pontresina (1805 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.1 °C. The warmest month is July (11.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.8 °C). About 1033 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (117 mm) with a minimum in February (44 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 225 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.2 °C and the absolute minimum −18.1 °C.

3.1 °CMean annual temperature

1033 mmPrecipitation per year

1766 hSunshine hours per year

225Frost days per year

4Summer days (≥ 25 °C)

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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	−4.8 °C	5.9 °C	−17.8 °C	58	120	31	0
Feb	−4.8 °C	6.6 °C	−18.1 °C	44	121	28	0
Mar	−2.0 °C	8.4 °C	−15.2 °C	53	147	30	0
Apr	1.2 °C	11.3 °C	−11.0 °C	79	150	26	0
May	5.8 °C	16.6 °C	−4.3 °C	94	164	14	0
Jun	9.8 °C	21.1 °C	−0.4 °C	110	186	4	1
Jul	11.9 °C	22.2 °C	2.0 °C	97	199	2	2
Aug	11.8 °C	21.9 °C	1.6 °C	109	181	2	1
Sep	8.0 °C	18.0 °C	−2.0 °C	93	155	10	0
Oct	4.6 °C	14.7 °C	−6.7 °C	116	138	21	0
Nov	−0.3 °C	10.6 °C	−12.3 °C	117	103	27	0
Dec	−3.6 °C	6.7 °C	−16.3 °C	64	102	31	0
Year	3.1 °C	22.2 °C	−18.1 °C	1033	1766	225	4

Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Passo del Bernina (7 km, 2260 m), Piz Corvatsch (9 km, 3294 m), Samedan (11 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Pontresina (1805 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.