Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)
Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) (gorge) sits at 650 m (Graubünden), near Flims, Versam, Ilanz, Reichenau. The weather above is computed for the site itself: hourly forecast to pick the best visiting slot (rain, sun, UV), golden hours for photography, 15-day forecast for planning and the 1991–2020 climate for the best season.
Climate of Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta): 1991–2020 normals
In Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) (650 m), the mean annual temperature is 9.5 °C. The warmest month is July (17.8 °C on average) and the coldest January (1.7 °C). About 1192 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (153 mm) with a minimum in February (64 mm). The sun shines for about 1723 hours a year, mostly in July (206 h). On average there are 76 frost days and 14 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 29.2 °C and the absolute minimum −9.5 °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 | 1.7 °C | 13.8 °C | −9.5 °C | 77 | 96 | 20 | 0 |
| Feb | 2.0 °C | 13.2 °C | −8.9 °C | 64 | 111 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar | 4.8 °C | 15.9 °C | −6.3 °C | 82 | 143 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr | 8.1 °C | 19.0 °C | −2.5 °C | 76 | 157 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 12.2 °C | 23.7 °C | 2.6 °C | 103 | 172 | 0 | 6 |
| Jun | 15.9 °C | 27.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 125 | 188 | 0 | 12 |
| Jul | 17.8 °C | 29.2 °C | 8.6 °C | 139 | 206 | 0 | 17 |
| Aug | 17.7 °C | 28.5 °C | 8.3 °C | 153 | 190 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep | 14.0 °C | 24.4 °C | 4.8 °C | 107 | 157 | 0 | 5 |
| Oct | 10.7 °C | 21.6 °C | 0.3 °C | 89 | 130 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 5.8 °C | 17.2 °C | −4.5 °C | 92 | 92 | 9 | 0 |
| Dec | 2.8 °C | 13.4 °C | −7.9 °C | 85 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| Year | 9.5 °C | 29.2 °C | −9.5 °C | 1192 | 1723 | 76 | 56 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Crap Masegn (11 km, 2468 m), Elm (16 km, 958 m), Chur (17 km, 556 m), adjusted to the elevation of Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) (650 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather Bonaduz (3 km)
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- Weather Laax (5 km)
- Weather Safiental (5 km)
- Weather Flims (5 km)
- Weather Trin (6 km)
- Weather Rhäzüns (7 km)
- Weather Tamins (7 km)
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Frequently asked questions about the weather: Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)
When is the best time to visit Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)?
Pick a rain-free slot in the hourly forecast; for photos, aim for the golden hours (sunrise/sunset) shown above. The sunniest month is July and the warmest July (17.8 °C).
What will the weather be like at Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) tomorrow?
The “15-Day Forecast” section and the “7-day forecast” block give tomorrow's weather at Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta): min/max temperature, precipitation, wind. Updated hourly.
Where is Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)?
Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) is at 650 m, Graubünden, near Flims, Versam, Ilanz, Reichenau. See the nearby municipalities below for the weather around it.
What is the warmest month in Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)?
The warmest month in Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) is July, averaging 17.8 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at 1.7 °C.
How much does it rain in Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) per year?
Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) receives about 1192 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (153 mm), the driest February (64 mm).
When is the best time to visit Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)?
For warmth and sunshine: July (17.8 °C on average, 206 h of sun). The coldest month is January (1.7 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.