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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Sils Maria.
Sils Maria, Grisons, Switzerland, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 17°C (63°F) and January dropping to -5°C (23°F).
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 1457 mm (57 in) annually. June is the wettest month. It has mild summers and very cold winters. The sunniest month is July, with 6.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Visitors to Sils Maria 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 -5°C (23°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 6°C (43°F) in July to around -14°C (7°F) during the colder months.
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Sils Maria is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1457 mm (57 in). The climate in Sils Maria shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 167 mm (6.6 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 70 mm (2.8 in) of snowfall over 16 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Sils Maria Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Sils Maria 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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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sils Maria.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Sils Maria. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Sils Maria has mild summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -14°C (7°F) to 6°C (43°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1457 mm (57 in). June is the wettest month with 167 mm (6.6 in), while February is the driest with 70 mm (2.8 in).
Sils Maria receives around 1,783 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 200 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 102 hours.
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