Obersaxen Mundaun ski resort
Obersaxen Mundaun is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Obersaxen Mundaun. The village sits at 1300 m and the ski area tops out at 2310 m (Piz Mundaun), a vertical drop of 1010 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 2310 m.
Snow and season in Obersaxen Mundaun
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 (1300 m) and the slopes (2310 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 Obersaxen Mundaun: 1991–2020 normals
In Obersaxen Mundaun (1300 m), the mean annual temperature is 6.1 °C. The warmest month is July (14.5 °C on average) and the coldest January (−1.5 °C). About 1336 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (160 mm) with a minimum in February (65 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 25.9 °C and the absolute minimum −12.6 °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 | 10.1 °C | −12.6 °C | 82 | 86 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb | −1.4 °C | 9.8 °C | −12.3 °C | 65 | 96 | 23 | 0 |
| Mar | 1.4 °C | 12.7 °C | −9.9 °C | 86 | 137 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr | 4.7 °C | 15.7 °C | −6.0 °C | 94 | 142 | 10 | 0 |
| May | 8.8 °C | 20.4 °C | −0.8 °C | 125 | 149 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 12.5 °C | 24.9 °C | 2.6 °C | 135 | 173 | 0 | 6 |
| Jul | 14.5 °C | 25.9 °C | 5.2 °C | 140 | 197 | 0 | 9 |
| Aug | 14.3 °C | 25.2 °C | 5.0 °C | 160 | 183 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep | 10.7 °C | 21.4 °C | 1.3 °C | 127 | 155 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct | 7.4 °C | 18.3 °C | −2.9 °C | 114 | 118 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 2.5 °C | 13.8 °C | −7.8 °C | 115 | 75 | 15 | 0 |
| Dec | −0.5 °C | 10.2 °C | −11.4 °C | 92 | 72 | 23 | 0 |
| Year | 6.1 °C | 25.9 °C | −12.6 °C | 1336 | 1583 | 122 | 23 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Crap Masegn (16 km, 2468 m), Disentis (16 km, 1197 m), Elm (24 km, 958 m), adjusted to the elevation of Obersaxen Mundaun (1300 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Brigels (10 km · 1289–2418 m)
- Weather Vals (17 km · 1250–2900 m)
- Weather Disentis (17 km · 1150–2833 m)
- Weather Laax (18 km · 1020–3018 m)
- Weather Elm (21 km · 980–2100 m)
- Weather Flims Laax Falera (21 km · 1100–3018 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Breil/Brigels
- Weather Trun
- Weather Sumvitg
- Weather Lumnezia
- Weather Vals
- Weather Ilanz/Glion
- Weather Schluein
- Weather Medel (Lucmagn)
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Obersaxen Mundaun
How high is Obersaxen Mundaun?
The village of Obersaxen Mundaun is at 1300 m and the ski area rises to 2310 m (Piz Mundaun), a vertical drop of 1010 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Obersaxen Mundaun?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2310 m) than in the village (1300 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2310 m.
When does it snow in Obersaxen Mundaun?
In the village (1300 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 Obersaxen Mundaun?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Piz Mundaun (2310 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 Obersaxen Mundaun?
The warmest month in Obersaxen Mundaun is July, averaging 14.5 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −1.5 °C.
How much does it rain in Obersaxen Mundaun per year?
Obersaxen Mundaun receives about 1336 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (160 mm), the driest February (65 mm).
When is the best time to visit Obersaxen Mundaun?
For warmth and sunshine: July (14.5 °C on average, 197 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−1.5 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.