Silvaplana Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Silvaplana, Grisons, Switzerland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Silvaplana has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1443 mm (57 in) of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, June receives substantial rainfall, averaging 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February brings less snowfall, with 70 mm (2.8 in) over 16 snowy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). The city receives 188 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Silvaplana Temperature page.

Silvaplana's average annual precipitation is 1443 mm (57 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Silvaplana's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Silvaplana Climate page.