St. Moritz ski resort
St. Moritz is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of St. Moritz. The village sits at 1822 m and the ski area (Engadin St. Moritz) tops out at 3303 m (Piz Nair / Corvatsch), a vertical drop of 1481 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 St. Moritz
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 (1822 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 St. Moritz: 1991–2020 normals
In St. Moritz (1822 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.3 °C. The warmest month is July (11.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−6.9 °C). About 777 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (101 mm) with a minimum in February (26 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 218 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.3 °C and the absolute minimum −22.5 °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 | −6.9 °C | 5.6 °C | −22.5 °C | 36 | 120 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −6.3 °C | 7.0 °C | −22.5 °C | 26 | 121 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.6 °C | 9.3 °C | −18.4 °C | 33 | 147 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.1 °C | 12.5 °C | −12.2 °C | 48 | 150 | 26 | 0 |
| May | 5.7 °C | 17.0 °C | −5.4 °C | 73 | 164 | 12 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.5 °C | 21.1 °C | −1.8 °C | 92 | 186 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 11.5 °C | 22.3 °C | 0.2 °C | 88 | 199 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug | 11.3 °C | 22.0 °C | −0.1 °C | 101 | 181 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep | 7.5 °C | 18.3 °C | −3.9 °C | 75 | 155 | 8 | 0 |
| Oct | 3.7 °C | 15.3 °C | −8.8 °C | 82 | 138 | 20 | 0 |
| Nov | −1.4 °C | 11.1 °C | −15.2 °C | 78 | 103 | 27 | 0 |
| Dec | −5.5 °C | 6.1 °C | −20.1 °C | 44 | 102 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.3 °C | 22.3 °C | −22.5 °C | 777 | 1766 | 218 | 2 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Samedan (6 km, 1709 m), Piz Corvatsch (8 km, 3294 m), Segl-Maria (8 km, 1804 m), adjusted to the elevation of St. Moritz (1822 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Celerina (3 km · 1730–3057 m)
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (6 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather Sils / Furtschellas (7 km · 1800–2800 m)
- Weather Pontresina (10 km · 1805–2978 m)
- Weather Bivio (14 km · 1769–2560 m)
- Weather Zuoz (16 km · 1716–2465 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Silvaplana
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna
- Weather Samedan
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl
- Weather Bever
- Weather Pontresina
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch
- Weather Madulain
Frequently asked questions about the weather in St. Moritz
How high is St. Moritz?
The village of St. Moritz is at 1822 m and the ski area rises to 3303 m (Piz Nair / Corvatsch), a vertical drop of 1481 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in St. Moritz?
Expect about 9 °C less at the summit (3303 m) than in the village (1822 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 St. Moritz?
In the village (1822 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 St. Moritz?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Piz Nair / 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 St. Moritz?
The warmest month in St. Moritz is July, averaging 11.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −6.9 °C.
How much does it rain in St. Moritz per year?
St. Moritz receives about 777 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (101 mm), the driest February (26 mm).
When is the best time to visit St. Moritz?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.5 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−6.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.