Augstenberg

Mountain High Alpine peak in Graubünden popular with mountaineers

A peak in Graubünden, Augstenberg offers Alpine hikes and ridgelines. Climbers and walkers use local lifts and trails in summer and ski approaches in winter.

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Augstenberg
46.8646, 10.2039

Tips for Visiting Augstenberg #

  • Start very early in the day during the summer hiking season to avoid afternoon thunderstorms and to catch the clearest mountain views.
  • Check current route and weather information with local alpine services or the Swiss Alpine Club before setting out - conditions can change rapidly at Augstenberg's elevation.
  • If you're summiting, stick to well-marked trails and summer months when snow has melted; the peak is most rewarding for panoramic views across the Graubünden Alps.

Best Time to Visit Augstenberg #

For Augstenberg, summer (July-September) is the main season for hiking when high routes are most likely to be snow-free; winter is for snow activities and requires alpine experience.

Summer (hiking season)
Jul-Sep · ~0-15°C (high elevations)
Most accessible period for hiking and mountaineering; higher routes are generally snow-free but still cool.
Winter
Dec-Mar · ~-15-0°C (high elevations)
Cold with substantial snow at altitude - suitable for experienced winter mountaineering and ski touring.
Shoulder seasons
May-Jun, Oct · ~-5-10°C (high elevations)
Variable conditions with possible late/early snow; weather can change quickly, so check local conditions before heading out.

Weather & Climate near Augstenberg #

Climate

Augstenberg's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -15°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1403 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° -9°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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