The region: Surselva
Surselva (Graubünden): the weather above is computed at the centre of the region (1100 m). Below you will find the forecasts for the 18 municipalities, 9 ski resorts, 1 lakes and 1 passes or summits within 25 km — the terrain makes the weather vary a lot from one valley to the next: use the page of the exact place.
Climate of Surselva: 1991–2020 normals
In Surselva (1100 m), the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C. The warmest month is July (15.6 °C on average) and the coldest January (−0.4 °C). About 1247 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (149 mm) with a minimum in February (60 mm). The sun shines for about 1583 hours a year, mostly in July (197 h). On average there are 119 frost days and 1 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 27.2 °C and the absolute minimum −11.5 °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 | −0.4 °C | 11.0 °C | −11.5 °C | 76 | 86 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −0.3 °C | 11.0 °C | −11.2 °C | 60 | 96 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 2.5 °C | 14.0 °C | −8.7 °C | 80 | 137 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 5.9 °C | 17.1 °C | −4.8 °C | 88 | 142 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 10.0 °C | 21.8 °C | 0.4 °C | 118 | 149 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 13.7 °C | 26.3 °C | 3.7 °C | 126 | 173 | 0 | 6 |
| Jul | 15.6 °C | 27.2 °C | 6.3 °C | 130 | 197 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug | 15.5 °C | 26.6 °C | 6.1 °C | 149 | 183 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep | 11.8 °C | 22.7 °C | 2.4 °C | 119 | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 8.5 °C | 19.6 °C | −1.7 °C | 108 | 118 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 3.6 °C | 15.0 °C | −6.7 °C | 109 | 75 | 14 | 0 |
| Dec | 0.5 °C | 11.3 °C | −10.3 °C | 85 | 72 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 7.2 °C | 27.2 °C | −11.5 °C | 1247 | 1583 | 119 | 22 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Disentis (15 km, 1197 m), Crap Masegn (17 km, 2468 m), Elm (25 km, 958 m), adjusted to the elevation of Surselva (1100 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Municipalities in the region
- Obersaxen Mundaun 1 km · 1716 m
- Breil/Brigels 3 km · 2087 m
- Trun 5 km · 1294 m
- Sumvitg 8 km · 2459 m
- Lumnezia 11 km · 958 m
- Vals 13 km · 1295 m
- Medel (Lucmagn) 14 km · 1654 m
- Ilanz/Glion 15 km · 1834 m
- Schluein 16 km · 967 m
- Disentis/Mustér 16 km · 1140 m
- Falera 18 km · 1502 m
- Laax 19 km · 1022 m
- Sagogn 20 km · 794 m
- Flims 22 km · 1098 m
- Tujetsch 22 km · 1465 m
- Safiental 23 km · 1135 m
- Tschappina 24 km · 1709 m
- Bonaduz 25 km · 947 m
⛷️ Ski resorts
- Obersaxen Mundaun 1300–2310 m
- Brigels 1289–2418 m
- Disentis 1150–2833 m
- Vals 1250–2900 m
- Laax 1020–3018 m
- Campo Blenio 1200–1500 m
- Elm 980–2100 m
- Flims Laax Falera 1100–3018 m
- Tschappina-Heinzenberg 1500–2200 m
🌊 Lakes
- Lake Cauma 997 m
⛰️ Passes and summits
- Klausen Pass 1948 m
📍 Places to visit
Regions Weather Obersaxen Mundaun
Frequently asked questions about the weather: Surselva
What is the weather like in Surselva today?
The weather at the top of the page gives conditions at the centre of the region (1100 m); for a specific town pick it in the “Municipalities in the region” list — each page has its own hourly and 15-day forecast.
What is the climate of Surselva?
At the centre of the region (1100 m) the mean annual temperature is 7.2 °C with 1247 mm of precipitation a year; the warmest month is July (15.6 °C) and the coldest January (−0.4 °C). Valleys and summits differ markedly.
What is the warmest month in Surselva?
The warmest month in Surselva is July, averaging 15.6 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −0.4 °C.
How much does it rain in Surselva per year?
Surselva receives about 1247 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (149 mm), the driest February (60 mm).
When is the best time to visit Surselva?
For warmth and sunshine: July (15.6 °C on average, 197 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−0.4 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.