Maloja Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Maloja can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July to a very cold -4°C (25°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -13°C (9°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Maloja is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1452 mm (57 in). The climate in Maloja shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm (2.7 in) of snowfall over 15 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Maloja Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Maloja serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Maloja.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year