Silvaplana Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Silvaplana is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C (61°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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Temperature ranges by month

Silvaplana has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1443 mm (57 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Silvaplana shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 165 mm (6.5 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 Silvaplana Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Silvaplana 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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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Silvaplana.

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