Sils / Furtschellas ski resort
Sils / Furtschellas is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Sils im Engadin/Segl. The village sits at 1800 m and the ski area (Engadin St. Moritz) tops out at 2800 m (Furtschellas), a vertical drop of 1000 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 2800 m.
Snow and season in Sils / Furtschellas
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 (1800 m) and the slopes (2800 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 Sils / Furtschellas: 1991–2020 normals
In Sils / Furtschellas (1800 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.7 °C. The warmest month is July (11.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (−6.4 °C). About 951 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (121 mm) with a minimum in February (34 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 204 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.4 °C and the absolute minimum −21.1 °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 | −6.4 °C | 5.5 °C | −20.5 °C | 46 | 120 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −5.9 °C | 7.5 °C | −21.1 °C | 34 | 121 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.3 °C | 10.0 °C | −17.0 °C | 45 | 147 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.2 °C | 12.5 °C | −11.5 °C | 61 | 150 | 25 | 0 |
| May | 5.9 °C | 17.3 °C | −4.3 °C | 87 | 164 | 9 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.8 °C | 21.4 °C | −0.5 °C | 108 | 186 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 11.8 °C | 22.4 °C | 1.4 °C | 103 | 199 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 11.7 °C | 22.0 °C | 1.3 °C | 121 | 181 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 7.9 °C | 18.5 °C | −2.2 °C | 92 | 155 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.0 °C | 15.4 °C | −6.9 °C | 101 | 138 | 17 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.9 °C | 11.1 °C | −12.8 °C | 99 | 103 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.6 °C | 6.2 °C | −17.2 °C | 55 | 102 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.7 °C | 22.4 °C | −21.1 °C | 951 | 1766 | 204 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Segl-Maria (1 km, 1804 m), Piz Corvatsch (4 km, 3294 m), Samedan (13 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Sils / Furtschellas (1800 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (5 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather St. Moritz (7 km · 1822–3303 m)
- Weather Bivio (10 km · 1769–2560 m)
- Weather Celerina (10 km · 1730–3057 m)
- Weather Pontresina (12 km · 1805–2978 m)
- Weather Savognin (22 km · 1200–2713 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Silvaplana
- Weather St. Moritz
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna
- Weather Bever
- Weather Pontresina
- Weather Samedan
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch
- Weather Poschiavo
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sils / Furtschellas
How high is Sils / Furtschellas?
The village of Sils / Furtschellas is at 1800 m and the ski area rises to 2800 m (Furtschellas), a vertical drop of 1000 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Sils / Furtschellas?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2800 m) than in the village (1800 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2800 m.
When does it snow in Sils / Furtschellas?
In the village (1800 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 Sils / Furtschellas?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Furtschellas (2800 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 Sils / Furtschellas?
The warmest month in Sils / Furtschellas is July, averaging 11.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −6.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Sils / Furtschellas per year?
Sils / Furtschellas receives about 951 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (121 mm), the driest February (34 mm).
When is the best time to visit Sils / Furtschellas?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.8 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−6.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.