Brigels ski resort
Brigels is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Breil/Brigels. The village sits at 1289 m and the ski area tops out at 2418 m (Crest Falla), a vertical drop of 1129 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 2418 m.
Snow and season in Brigels
Above 1000 m expect reliable winter snow and cool nights even in summer; ideal for skiing and hiking.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1289 m) and the slopes (2418 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 Brigels: 1991–2020 normals
In Brigels (1289 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.1 °C. The warmest month is July (14.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.5 °C). About 1389 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (167 mm) with a minimum in February (70 mm). The sun shines for about 1583 hours a year, mostly in July (197 h). On average there are 122 frost days and 2 hot days (≥ 30 °C) per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.8 °C and the absolute minimum −12.7 °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 | −1.5 °C | 10.2 °C | −12.7 °C | 86 | 86 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.4 °C | 9.7 °C | −12.4 °C | 70 | 96 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.4 °C | 12.6 °C | −9.9 °C | 92 | 137 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.7 °C | 15.6 °C | −6.0 °C | 97 | 142 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 8.8 °C | 20.3 °C | −0.8 °C | 129 | 149 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.5 °C | 24.7 °C | 2.7 °C | 141 | 173 | 0 | 6 |
| Jul | 14.4 °C | 25.8 °C | 5.2 °C | 148 | 197 | 0 | 9 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 5.0 °C | 167 | 183 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep | 10.7 °C | 21.3 °C | 1.3 °C | 131 | 155 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 7.4 °C | 18.3 °C | −2.9 °C | 116 | 118 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.5 °C | 13.8 °C | −7.8 °C | 117 | 75 | 15 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.5 °C | 10.2 °C | −11.4 °C | 97 | 72 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 6.1 °C | 25.8 °C | −12.7 °C | 1389 | 1583 | 122 | 23 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Crap Masegn (14 km, 2468 m), Disentis (16 km, 1197 m), Elm (19 km, 958 m), adjusted to the elevation of Brigels (1289 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Obersaxen Mundaun (10 km · 1300–2310 m)
- Weather Disentis (14 km · 1150–2833 m)
- Weather Elm (16 km · 980–2100 m)
- Weather Braunwald (16 km · 1256–1900 m)
- Weather Laax (19 km · 1020–3018 m)
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (21 km · 1100–3018 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Sumvitg
- Weather Trun
- Weather Obersaxen Mundaun
- Weather Disentis/Mustér
- Weather Falera
- Weather Schluein
- Weather Lumnezia
- Weather Medel (Lucmagn)
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brigels
How high is Brigels?
The village of Brigels is at 1289 m and the ski area rises to 2418 m (Crest Falla), a vertical drop of 1129 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Brigels?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2418 m) than in the village (1289 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2418 m.
When does it snow in Brigels?
In the village (1289 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from December to March (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 Brigels?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Crest Falla (2418 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 Brigels?
The warmest month in Brigels is July, averaging 14.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Brigels per year?
Brigels receives about 1389 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (167 mm), the driest February (70 mm).
When is the best time to visit Brigels?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.4 °C on average, 197 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.