Pontresina ski resort
Pontresina is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Pontresina. The village sits at 1805 m and the ski area (Engadin St. Moritz) tops out at 2978 m (Diavolezza), a vertical drop of 1173 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 2978 m.
Snow and season in Pontresina
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 (1805 m) and the slopes (2978 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 Pontresina: 1991–2020 normals
In Pontresina (1805 m), the mean annual temperature is 3.1 °C. The warmest month is July (11.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−4.8 °C). About 1033 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in November (117 mm) with a minimum in February (44 mm). The sun shines for about 1766 hours a year, mostly in July (199 h). On average there are 225 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 22.2 °C and the absolute minimum −18.1 °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 | −4.8 °C | 5.9 °C | −17.8 °C | 58 | 120 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −4.8 °C | 6.6 °C | −18.1 °C | 44 | 121 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −2.0 °C | 8.4 °C | −15.2 °C | 53 | 147 | 30 | 0 |
| Apr | 1.2 °C | 11.3 °C | −11.0 °C | 79 | 150 | 26 | 0 |
| May | 5.8 °C | 16.6 °C | −4.3 °C | 94 | 164 | 14 | 0 |
| Jun | 9.8 °C | 21.1 °C | −0.4 °C | 110 | 186 | 4 | 1 |
| Jul | 11.9 °C | 22.2 °C | 2.0 °C | 97 | 199 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug | 11.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 1.6 °C | 109 | 181 | 2 | 1 |
| Sep | 8.0 °C | 18.0 °C | −2.0 °C | 93 | 155 | 10 | 0 |
| Oct | 4.6 °C | 14.7 °C | −6.7 °C | 116 | 138 | 21 | 0 |
| Nov | −0.3 °C | 10.6 °C | −12.3 °C | 117 | 103 | 27 | 0 |
| Dec | −3.6 °C | 6.7 °C | −16.3 °C | 64 | 102 | 31 | 0 |
| Year | 3.1 °C | 22.2 °C | −18.1 °C | 1033 | 1766 | 225 | 4 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Passo del Bernina (7 km, 2260 m), Piz Corvatsch (9 km, 3294 m), Samedan (11 km, 1709 m), adjusted to the elevation of Pontresina (1805 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Celerina (9 km · 1730–3057 m)
- Weather St. Moritz (10 km · 1822–3303 m)
- Weather Sils / Furtschellas (12 km · 1800–2800 m)
- Weather Silvaplana-Corvatsch (14 km · 1815–3303 m)
- Weather Zuoz (18 km · 1716–2465 m)
- Weather Bivio (22 km · 1769–2560 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Poschiavo
- Weather Celerina/Schlarigna
- Weather St. Moritz
- Weather Silvaplana
- Weather La Punt Chamues-ch
- Weather Sils im Engadin/Segl
- Weather Samedan
- Weather Madulain
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pontresina
How high is Pontresina?
The village of Pontresina is at 1805 m and the ski area rises to 2978 m (Diavolezza), a vertical drop of 1173 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Pontresina?
Expect about 7 °C less at the summit (2978 m) than in the village (1805 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2978 m.
When does it snow in Pontresina?
In the village (1805 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 Pontresina?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Diavolezza (2978 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 Pontresina?
The warmest month in Pontresina is July, averaging 11.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −4.8 °C.
How much does it rain in Pontresina per year?
Pontresina receives about 1033 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November (117 mm), the driest February (44 mm).
When is the best time to visit Pontresina?
For warmth and sunshine: July (11.9 °C on average, 199 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−4.8 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.