San Bernardino ski resort
San Bernardino is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Mesocco. The village sits at 1600 m and the ski area tops out at 2525 m (Pian Cales), a vertical drop of 925 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 2525 m.
Snow and season in San Bernardino
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 (1600 m) and the slopes (2525 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 San Bernardino: 1991–2020 normals
In San Bernardino (1600 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C. The warmest month is July (13.4 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.2 °C). About 1762 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (201 mm) with a minimum in February (64 mm). The sun shines for about 1514 hours a year, mostly in July (167 h). On average there are 171 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 23.7 °C and the absolute minimum −15.0 °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 | −3.2 °C | 8.3 °C | −15.0 °C | 84 | 100 | 30 | 0 |
| Feb | −2.9 °C | 8.9 °C | −13.9 °C | 64 | 111 | 27 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.1 °C | 11.1 °C | −11.0 °C | 87 | 145 | 27 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.9 °C | 14.1 °C | −6.9 °C | 144 | 132 | 18 | 0 |
| May | 7.2 °C | 19.0 °C | −1.3 °C | 181 | 132 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 11.4 °C | 23.0 °C | 2.0 °C | 185 | 149 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 13.4 °C | 23.7 °C | 4.6 °C | 173 | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 13.1 °C | 23.5 °C | 4.0 °C | 201 | 158 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep | 9.2 °C | 19.7 °C | 0.3 °C | 177 | 137 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.2 °C | 16.6 °C | −4.0 °C | 194 | 112 | 11 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.6 °C | 12.5 °C | −9.1 °C | 181 | 83 | 23 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.4 °C | 8.9 °C | −13.5 °C | 94 | 88 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 4.5 °C | 23.7 °C | −15.0 °C | 1762 | 1514 | 171 | 1 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations S. Bernardino (0 km, 1639 m), Acquarossa / Comprovasco (19 km, 575 m), Matro (21 km, 2171 m), adjusted to the elevation of San Bernardino (1600 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Vals (13 km · 1250–2900 m)
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- Weather Nara (22 km · 1350–2000 m)
- Weather Campo Blenio (25 km · 1200–1500 m)
- Weather Tschappina-Heinzenberg (27 km · 1500–2200 m)
- Weather Carì (28 km · 1640–2170 m)
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Nearby municipalities
- Weather Rossa
- Weather Soazza
- Weather Rheinwald
- Weather Biasca
- Weather Acquarossa
- Weather Lostallo
- Weather Blenio
- Weather Sufers
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Bernardino
How high is San Bernardino?
The village of San Bernardino is at 1600 m and the ski area rises to 2525 m (Pian Cales), a vertical drop of 925 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in San Bernardino?
Expect about 6 °C less at the summit (2525 m) than in the village (1600 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2525 m.
When does it snow in San Bernardino?
In the village (1600 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November 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 San Bernardino?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Pian Cales (2525 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 San Bernardino?
The warmest month in San Bernardino is July, averaging 13.4 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.2 °C.
How much does it rain in San Bernardino per year?
San Bernardino receives about 1762 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (201 mm), the driest February (64 mm).
When is the best time to visit San Bernardino?
For warmth and sunshine: July (13.4 °C on average, 167 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.2 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.