Splügen ski resort
Splügen is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Rheinwald. The village sits at 1457 m and the ski area (Splügen-Tambo) tops out at 2215 m (Tanatzhöhi), a vertical drop of 758 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 2215 m.
Snow and season in Splügen
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 (1457 m) and the slopes (2215 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 Splügen: 1991–2020 normals
In Splügen (1457 m), the mean annual temperature is 5.4 °C. The warmest month is July (13.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−2.0 °C). About 1678 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (194 mm) with a minimum in February (60 mm). The sun shines for about 1514 hours a year, mostly in July (167 h). On average there are 171 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.0 °C and the absolute minimum −13.5 °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 | −2.0 °C | 9.3 °C | −13.5 °C | 79 | 100 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.9 °C | 9.7 °C | −12.5 °C | 60 | 111 | 27 | 0 |
| Mar | 0.7 °C | 11.4 °C | −10.4 °C | 82 | 145 | 27 | 0 |
| Apr | 3.5 °C | 14.0 °C | −6.6 °C | 137 | 132 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 7.6 °C | 18.7 °C | −1.4 °C | 172 | 132 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 11.8 °C | 23.0 °C | 2.7 °C | 175 | 149 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 13.9 °C | 24.0 °C | 5.1 °C | 164 | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 13.6 °C | 23.7 °C | 4.3 °C | 194 | 158 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep | 9.9 °C | 20.1 °C | 0.9 °C | 168 | 137 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 6.4 °C | 17.3 °C | −3.3 °C | 183 | 112 | 11 | 0 |
| Nov | 1.8 °C | 13.1 °C | −8.3 °C | 174 | 83 | 23 | 0 |
| Dec | −1.1 °C | 9.9 °C | −11.9 °C | 90 | 88 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 5.4 °C | 24.0 °C | −13.5 °C | 1678 | 1514 | 171 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations S. Bernardino (14 km, 1639 m), Piz Martegnas (16 km, 2668 m), Acquarossa / Comprovasco (31 km, 575 m), adjusted to the elevation of Splügen (1457 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather San Bernardino (14 km · 1600–2525 m)
- Weather Vals (16 km · 1250–2900 m)
- Weather Tschappina-Heinzenberg (16 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather Savognin (21 km · 1200–2713 m)
- Weather Bivio (27 km · 1769–2560 m)
- Weather Lenzerheide (27 km · 1470–2865 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sufers
- Weather Andeer
- Weather Ferrera
- Weather Muntogna da Schons
- Weather Flerden
- Weather Tschappina
- Weather Zillis-Reischen
- Weather Vals
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Splügen
How high is Splügen?
The village of Splügen is at 1457 m and the ski area rises to 2215 m (Tanatzhöhi), a vertical drop of 758 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Splügen?
Expect about 5 °C less at the summit (2215 m) than in the village (1457 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2215 m.
When does it snow in Splügen?
In the village (1457 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 Splügen?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Tanatzhöhi (2215 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 Splügen?
The warmest month in Splügen is July, averaging 13.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −2.0 °C.
How much does it rain in Splügen per year?
Splügen receives about 1678 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (194 mm), the driest February (60 mm).
When is the best time to visit Splügen?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.9 °C on average, 167 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−2.0 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.