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St. Moritz Climate by Month

St. Moritz experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in St. Moritz is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -15°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

St. Moritz has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1397 mm of rain/snowfall per year. St. Moritz can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 160 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 70 mm of snowfall, spread across 16 snowy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

St. Moritz 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine


Daily hours of sunshine


The best time of year to visit St. Moritz in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in St. Moritz?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in St. Moritz?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in St. Moritz?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in St. Moritz?
    June tops the wettest month list with 160 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in St. Moritz?
    February is the driest month with 70 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in St. Moritz?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 200 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for St. Moritz

    Thu   Nov 21
    1°C | -12°C
    S 7 km/h
    24 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    0°C | -5°C
    NW 7 km/h
    5.8 mm
    overcast and  chance of snow

    overcast and chance of snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    0°C | -9°C
    S 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain