SwitzerlandWhat’s the climate like in Pontresina?
The current climate in Pontresina features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -13°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Pontresina in recent years was 29°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in February 2018.
On average, Pontresina gets 966 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 269 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Pontresina?
The best time to visit Pontresina for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Pontresina.
Climate Table of Pontresina
The climate table of Pontresina shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -12 | -8 | -3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -5 | -10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 28 | 25 | 187 | 87 | 97 | 88 | 110 | 80 | 90 | 77 | 52 |
| Snow (cm) | 42 | 47 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 1,5 | 0,1 | 0,2 | 11 | 22 | 45 | 32 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 966 mm per year, averaging 81 mm per month
- Snowfall: 269 cm per year
- Driest months: 25 mm in March, 28 mm in February and 45 mm in January
- Wettest months: 187 mm in April, 110 mm in August and 97 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Pontresina
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Pontresina, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Pontresina
This graph shows how much rainfall Pontresina, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Pontresina
This graph shows how much snow Pontresina, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Pontresina
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Pontresina, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Pontresina
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Pontresina, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Pontresina
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Pontresina, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Pontresina
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Pontresina, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Pontresina by month
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