Samnaun ski resort
Samnaun is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Samnaun. The village sits at 1840 m and the ski area (Silvretta Arena) tops out at 2872 m (Greitspitz), a vertical drop of 1032 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 2872 m.
Snow and season in Samnaun
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 (1840 m) and the slopes (2872 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 Samnaun: 1991–2020 normals
In Samnaun (1840 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.2 °C. The warmest month is July (12.1 °C on average) and the coldest January (−5.3 °C). About 809 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (121 mm) with a minimum in February (31 mm). The sun shines for about 1740 hours a year, mostly in July (203 h). On average there are 242 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.5 °C and the absolute minimum −17.5 °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 | −5.3 °C | 4.9 °C | −17.5 °C | 42 | 97 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −4.8 °C | 6.8 °C | −17.2 °C | 31 | 115 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −1.6 °C | 10.7 °C | −14.5 °C | 39 | 156 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.1 °C | 14.0 °C | −10.0 °C | 42 | 162 | 28 | 0 |
| May | 6.5 °C | 19.3 °C | −4.0 °C | 63 | 169 | 18 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.4 °C | 23.9 °C | −0.3 °C | 93 | 189 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 12.1 °C | 24.5 °C | 1.9 °C | 100 | 203 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 11.9 °C | 24.1 °C | 1.3 °C | 121 | 181 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 8.1 °C | 20.5 °C | −2.1 °C | 74 | 158 | 12 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.5 °C | 16.7 °C | −6.6 °C | 80 | 138 | 24 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.8 °C | 11.1 °C | −12.2 °C | 72 | 93 | 28 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.4 °C | 5.6 °C | −16.5 °C | 52 | 79 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 3.2 °C | 24.5 °C | −17.5 °C | 809 | 1740 | 242 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Naluns / Schlivera (16 km, 2380 m), Scuol (18 km, 1304 m), Buffalora (34 km, 1971 m), adjusted to the elevation of Samnaun (1840 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Scuol (24 km · 1250–2800 m)
- Weather Klosters (32 km · 1200–2844 m)
- Weather Davos (45 km · 1560–2844 m)
- Weather Zuoz (49 km · 1716–2465 m)
- Weather Arosa (56 km · 1775–2653 m)
- Weather Celerina (62 km · 1730–3057 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Valsot
- Weather Scuol
- Weather Val Müstair
- Weather Klosters
- Weather Zernez
- Weather Davos
- Weather Küblis
- Weather Conters im Prättigau
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samnaun
How high is Samnaun?
The village of Samnaun is at 1840 m and the ski area rises to 2872 m (Greitspitz), a vertical drop of 1032 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Samnaun?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2872 m) than in the village (1840 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2872 m.
When does it snow in Samnaun?
In the village (1840 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 Samnaun?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Greitspitz (2872 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 Samnaun?
The warmest month in Samnaun is July, averaging 12.1 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −5.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Samnaun per year?
Samnaun receives about 809 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (121 mm), the driest February (31 mm).
When is the best time to visit Samnaun?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.1 °C on average, 203 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−5.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.