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Saint Moritz Climate by Month

Saint Moritz experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Saint Moritz is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -15°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Saint Moritz has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1385 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Saint Moritz can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 158 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 70 mm of snowfall, spread across 16 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Saint Moritz can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Saint Moritz in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Saint Moritz?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June and July.
  • Which is the warmest month in Saint Moritz?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Saint Moritz?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Saint Moritz?
    June tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Saint Moritz?
    February is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Saint Moritz?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 200 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Saint Moritz

    Thu   Dec 12
    1°C | -13°C
    SE 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    1°C | -7°C
    S 4 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    2°C | -4°C
    NW 7 km/h
    5.3 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow