Pontresina Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Pontresina is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pontresina, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pontresina experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1335 mm of precipitation annually. Pontresina can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 150 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 67 mm of snowfall, spread across 16 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Pontresina Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 200 hours of sunshine.
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