Silvaplana-Corvatsch ski resort
Silvaplana-Corvatsch is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Silvaplana. The village sits at 1815 m and the ski area (Engadin St. Moritz) tops out at 3303 m (Corvatsch), a vertical drop of 1488 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 3303 m.
Snow and season in Silvaplana-Corvatsch
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 (1815 m) and the slopes (3303 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 Silvaplana-Corvatsch: 1991–2020 normals
In Silvaplana-Corvatsch (1815 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.6 °C. The warmest month is July (11.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−6.3 °C). About 878 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (111 mm) with a minimum in February (31 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 208 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.0 °C and the absolute minimum −21.0 °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 | −6.3 °C | 5.6 °C | −20.5 °C | 43 | 120 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −5.9 °C | 7.2 °C | −21.0 °C | 31 | 121 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.4 °C | 9.5 °C | −17.2 °C | 41 | 147 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.1 °C | 12.1 °C | −11.6 °C | 57 | 150 | 25 | 0 |
| May | 5.7 °C | 16.7 °C | −4.7 °C | 82 | 164 | 10 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.6 °C | 20.9 °C | −0.9 °C | 100 | 186 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 11.6 °C | 22.0 °C | 1.2 °C | 96 | 199 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 11.5 °C | 21.7 °C | 1.0 °C | 111 | 181 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 7.7 °C | 18.1 °C | −2.6 °C | 84 | 155 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.0 °C | 15.1 °C | −7.4 °C | 93 | 138 | 18 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.9 °C | 10.9 °C | −13.3 °C | 90 | 103 | 26 | 0 |
| Dec | −4.6 °C | 6.2 °C | −17.7 °C | 51 | 102 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.6 °C | 22.0 °C | −21.0 °C | 878 | 1766 | 208 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Segl-Maria (5 km, 1804 m), Piz Corvatsch (8 km, 3294 m), Samedan (10 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Silvaplana-Corvatsch (1815 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Sils / Furtschellas (5 km · 1800–2800 m)
- Weather St. Moritz (6 km · 1822–3303 m)
- Weather Bivio (8 km · 1769–2560 m)
- Weather Celerina (9 km · 1730–3057 m)
- Weather Pontresina (14 km · 1805–2978 m)
- Weather Savognin (17 km · 1200–2713 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl
- Weather St. Moritz
- Weather Bever
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna
- Weather Samedan
- Weather Pontresina
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch
- Weather Madulain
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Silvaplana-Corvatsch
How high is Silvaplana-Corvatsch?
The village of Silvaplana-Corvatsch is at 1815 m and the ski area rises to 3303 m (Corvatsch), a vertical drop of 1488 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Silvaplana-Corvatsch?
Expect about 9 °C less at the summit (3303 m) than in the village (1815 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3303 m.
When does it snow in Silvaplana-Corvatsch?
In the village (1815 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 Silvaplana-Corvatsch?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Corvatsch (3303 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 Silvaplana-Corvatsch?
The warmest month in Silvaplana-Corvatsch is July, averaging 11.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −6.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Silvaplana-Corvatsch per year?
Silvaplana-Corvatsch receives about 878 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (111 mm), the driest February (31 mm).
When is the best time to visit Silvaplana-Corvatsch?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.6 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−6.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.