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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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

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
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Forecast for Pontresina

Wed   Jan 15
-2°C | -16°C
N 2 m/s
0.2 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight snow

broken clouds and small chance of slight snow

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
-2°C | -12°C
SE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
2°C | -11°C
SE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Pontresina in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Pontresina?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pontresina?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pontresina?
    June tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pontresina?
    February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pontresina?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 200 hours of sunshine.

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