Celerina ski resort
Celerina is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Celerina/Schlarigna. The village sits at 1730 m and the ski area (Engadin St. Moritz) tops out at 3057 m (Piz Nair), a vertical drop of 1327 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 3057 m.
Snow and season in Celerina
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 (1730 m) and the slopes (3057 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 Celerina: 1991–2020 normals
In Celerina (1730 m), the mean annual temperature is 2.4 °C. The warmest month is July (12.2 °C on average) and the coldest January (−8.2 °C). About 719 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (100 mm) with a minimum in February (20 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 224 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 24.3 °C and the absolute minimum −25.9 °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 | −8.2 °C | 5.7 °C | −25.9 °C | 31 | 120 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −7.0 °C | 7.5 °C | −25.5 °C | 20 | 121 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.3 °C | 10.6 °C | −20.3 °C | 26 | 147 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.9 °C | 14.6 °C | −12.8 °C | 39 | 150 | 26 | 0 |
| May | 6.7 °C | 19.3 °C | −5.8 °C | 68 | 164 | 14 | 0 |
| Jun | 10.4 °C | 23.2 °C | −2.5 °C | 90 | 186 | 4 | 1 |
| Jul | 12.2 °C | 24.3 °C | −0.6 °C | 86 | 199 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug | 11.8 °C | 23.9 °C | −1.2 °C | 100 | 181 | 2 | 1 |
| Sep | 7.9 °C | 20.1 °C | −5.1 °C | 73 | 155 | 10 | 0 |
| Oct | 3.7 °C | 17.0 °C | −10.3 °C | 77 | 138 | 21 | 0 |
| Nov | −1.9 °C | 12.2 °C | −17.6 °C | 71 | 103 | 27 | 0 |
| Dec | −6.7 °C | 6.3 °C | −23.5 °C | 38 | 102 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 2.4 °C | 24.3 °C | −25.9 °C | 719 | 1766 | 224 | 3 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Samedan (3 km, 1709 m), Piz Corvatsch (10 km, 3294 m), Segl-Maria (11 km, 1804 m), adjusted to the elevation of Celerina (1730 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather St. Moritz (3 km · 1822–3303 m)
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (9 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather Pontresina (9 km · 1805–2978 m)
- Weather Sils / Furtschellas (10 km · 1800–2800 m)
- Weather Zuoz (13 km · 1716–2465 m)
- Weather Bivio (17 km · 1769–2560 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather St. Moritz
- Weather Samedan
- Weather Silvaplana
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch
- Weather Pontresina
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl
- Weather Madulain
- Weather Bever
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Celerina
How high is Celerina?
The village of Celerina is at 1730 m and the ski area rises to 3057 m (Piz Nair), a vertical drop of 1327 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Celerina?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (3057 m) than in the village (1730 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 3057 m.
When does it snow in Celerina?
In the village (1730 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 Celerina?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Piz Nair (3057 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 Celerina?
The warmest month in Celerina is July, averaging 12.2 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −8.2 °C.
How much does it rain in Celerina per year?
Celerina receives about 719 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (100 mm), the driest February (20 mm).
When is the best time to visit Celerina?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.2 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−8.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.