Pontresina Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Pontresina, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C (61°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C (21°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 6°C (43°F) in July to -15°C (5°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Pontresina experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1335 mm (53 in) of precipitation annually. Pontresina can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation spread across 16 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Pontresina Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Pontresina 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.

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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 Pontresina.

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