Corvatsch
The Corvatsch rises to 3303 m (Graubünden). Access: cable car; season: toute l'année. The weather above is computed at summit altitude; the “Snow, wind and freezing level” section shows 7-day snowfall, wind, gusts and the snow line — to pick the right day (visibility, cold, wind).
Climate of Corvatsch: 1991–2020 normals
In Corvatsch (3303 m), the mean annual temperature is −5.0 °C. The warmest month is August (2.9 °C on average) and the coldest February (−11.9 °C). About 1074 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (120 mm) with a minimum in February (48 mm). The sun shines for about 2050 hours a year, mostly in July (209 h). On average there are 306 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 10.6 °C and the absolute minimum −23.5 °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 | −11.2 °C | −1.5 °C | −23.0 °C | 58 | 148 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −11.9 °C | −1.6 °C | −23.5 °C | 48 | 157 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −10.2 °C | −1.1 °C | −22.0 °C | 58 | 195 | 31 | 0 |
| Apr | −7.6 °C | 0.7 °C | −18.0 °C | 84 | 181 | 30 | 0 |
| May | −3.5 °C | 4.3 °C | −12.4 °C | 106 | 181 | 30 | 0 |
| Jun | 0.4 °C | 8.8 °C | −8.2 °C | 116 | 187 | 20 | 0 |
| Jul | 2.6 °C | 10.6 °C | −5.7 °C | 109 | 209 | 13 | 0 |
| Aug | 2.9 °C | 10.4 °C | −5.7 °C | 120 | 194 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep | −0.6 °C | 6.9 °C | −9.5 °C | 91 | 174 | 22 | 0 |
| Oct | −3.2 °C | 4.3 °C | −14.0 °C | 109 | 172 | 28 | 0 |
| Nov | −7.6 °C | 1.5 °C | −19.0 °C | 105 | 130 | 30 | 0 |
| Dec | −10.3 °C | −1.4 °C | −21.7 °C | 69 | 122 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | −5.0 °C | 10.6 °C | −23.5 °C | 1074 | 2050 | 306 | 0 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Piz Corvatsch (1 km, 3294 m), Segl-Maria (5 km, 1804 m), Samedan (14 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Corvatsch (3303 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Passes & summits
- Weather Maloja Pass (10 km · 1815 m)
- Weather Julier Pass (10 km · 2284 m)
- Weather Piz Nair (10 km · 3057 m)
- Weather Diavolezza (12 km · 2978 m)
- Weather Bernina Pass (15 km · 2328 m)
- Weather Albula Pass (19 km · 2312 m)
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl (4 km)
- Weather Silvaplana (8 km)
- Weather St. Moritz (9 km)
- Weather Pontresina (9 km)
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna (10 km)
- Weather Samedan (14 km)
- Weather Bever (15 km)
- Weather Poschiavo (15 km)
Passes & summits Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Corvatsch
Is the Corvatsch open?
The Corvatsch is usually accessible toute l'année. The official status depends on snow and roadworks (check TCS or the canton); the snow forecast above helps anticipate closures.
How cold is it at the Corvatsch?
Expect about 17 °C less than in the lowlands (mean lapse rate 0.6 °C per 100 m). The mean annual temperature at 3303 m is about −5.0 °C; the coldest month is February (−11.9 °C).
Can it snow at the Corvatsch in summer?
Yes: above 2000 m, snow can fall in any season during cold spells. Watch the freezing level and the forecast snowfall in the dedicated section.
What is the warmest month in Corvatsch?
The warmest month in Corvatsch is August, averaging 2.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is February at −11.9 °C.
How much does it rain in Corvatsch per year?
Corvatsch receives about 1074 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (120 mm), the driest February (48 mm).
When is the best time to visit Corvatsch?
For warmth and sunshine: August (2.9 °C on average, 194 h of sun). The coldest month is February (−11.9 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.