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Maloja Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Maloja can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be mild during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -13°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm 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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Average humidity

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
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Forecast for Maloja

Wed   Jan 15
0°C | -9°C
N 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
-3°C | -11°C
E 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
-1°C | -11°C
SE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Maloja in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Maloja?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Maloja?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Maloja?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Maloja?
    June tops the wettest month list with 164 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Maloja?
    February is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Maloja?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 200 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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