Zuoz ski resort
Zuoz is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Zuoz. The village sits at 1716 m and the ski area (Engadin) tops out at 2465 m (Pizzet), a vertical drop of 749 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 2465 m.
Snow and season in Zuoz
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 (1716 m) and the slopes (2465 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 Zuoz: 1991–2020 normals
In Zuoz (1716 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.7 °C. The warmest month is July (12.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−7.6 °C). About 842 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (107 mm) with a minimum in February (28 mm). The sun shines for about 1761 hours a year, mostly in July (200 h). On average there are 228 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.7 °C and the absolute minimum −24.5 °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 | −7.6 °C | 5.9 °C | −24.5 °C | 41 | 116 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −6.6 °C | 7.6 °C | −24.2 °C | 28 | 120 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.1 °C | 10.6 °C | −19.5 °C | 35 | 149 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.0 °C | 14.4 °C | −12.8 °C | 52 | 152 | 26 | 0 |
| May | 6.8 °C | 19.7 °C | −5.4 °C | 77 | 165 | 15 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.6 °C | 23.8 °C | −2.0 °C | 100 | 186 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 12.5 °C | 24.7 °C | 0.0 °C | 94 | 200 | 2 | 1 |
| Aug | 12.1 °C | 24.4 °C | −0.5 °C | 107 | 181 | 2 | 1 |
| Sep | 8.1 °C | 20.4 °C | −4.3 °C | 81 | 155 | 10 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.0 °C | 17.1 °C | −9.6 °C | 93 | 138 | 22 | 0 |
| Nov | −1.6 °C | 12.2 °C | −16.7 °C | 88 | 101 | 27 | 0 |
| Dec | −6.2 °C | 6.5 °C | −22.5 °C | 47 | 98 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.7 °C | 24.7 °C | −24.5 °C | 842 | 1761 | 228 | 3 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Samedan (11 km, 1709 m), Passo del Bernina (20 km, 2260 m), Buffalora (23 km, 1971 m), adjusted to the elevation of Zuoz (1716 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Celerina (13 km · 1730–3057 m)
- Weather St. Moritz (16 km · 1822–3303 m)
- Weather Pontresina (18 km · 1805–2978 m)
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (21 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather Sils / Furtschellas (23 km · 1800–2800 m)
- Weather Davos (25 km · 1560–2844 m)
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather S-chanf
- Weather Madulain
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- Weather Zernez
- Weather Samedan
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna
- Weather St. Moritz
- Weather Pontresina
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zuoz
How high is Zuoz?
The village of Zuoz is at 1716 m and the ski area rises to 2465 m (Pizzet), a vertical drop of 749 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Zuoz?
Expect about 4 °C less at the summit (2465 m) than in the village (1716 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2465 m.
When does it snow in Zuoz?
In the village (1716 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 Zuoz?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pizzet (2465 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 Zuoz?
The warmest month in Zuoz is July, averaging 12.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −7.6 °C.
How much does it rain in Zuoz per year?
Zuoz receives about 842 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (107 mm), the driest February (28 mm).
When is the best time to visit Zuoz?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.5 °C on average, 200 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−7.6 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.