Güferhorn

Mountain High mountain in Grisons popular for alpine hiking

Güferhorn in Graubünden is a high Alpine peak frequented by climbers and ski-tourers. Routes cross glaciers and steep ridges; visitors prepare for technical terrain and long ascents.

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Güferhorn
46.5123, 9.0629
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Best Time to Visit Güferhorn #

The best time to visit is summer (June-September) when trails are most accessible and snow is reduced.

Summer (best for routes)
June-September · 5-15°C (lower valley warmer)
Warmer, more stable conditions for hiking and alpine travel; snow retreats from many routes though higher sections remain cool.
Winter
November-April · -10-0°C
Cold with substantial snow and ice-mountaineering and ski-touring conditions, access more difficult and avalanche risk increases.

Weather & Climate near Güferhorn #

Climate

Güferhorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1113 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° – -8°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-14° – -9°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
6.1 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. Regular rainfall (96 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° – -8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° – -7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -3°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – -1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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