Piz Muragl

Mountain Alpine peak in Grisons popular for hiking

A peak in Graubünden’s Alps, Piz Muragl offers alpine hiking and panoramic views over the Upper Engadin valleys. Hikers and ski-tourers use its trails and ridgelines for day outings.

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Piz Muragl
46.5167, 9.9167

How to Get to Piz Muragl #

Piz Muragl is accessed from the Upper Engadin area. The nearest rail access is the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) stations serving Pontresina / Punt Muragl; from Punt Muragl you can reach the Muottas Muragl funicular and the trail network. From the Punt Muragl/Pontresina area follow marked mountain trails toward Val Muragl - reaching Piz Muragl requires a mountain hike from the local trailheads (several hours, alpine terrain).

Best Time to Visit Piz Muragl #

Piz Muragl is best visited in summer for hiking and scrambling; winter access is possible but requires alpine equipment and experience.

Summer (hiking/climbing)
June-September · 5-18°C (elevation dependent)
Milder, mostly snow-free conditions on trails and alpine pastures-best time for hiking and scrambling.
Autumn / Spring
April-May, September-October · -5-10°C
Variable conditions with possible late/early snow; quieter on trails but check weather forecasts for safe travel.
Winter (ski/ice)
December-March · -15-0°C
Cold and snowy-suitable for winter mountaineering and ski touring but requires avalanche awareness and alpine experience.

Weather & Climate near Piz Muragl #

Climate

Piz Muragl's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (996 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -5°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

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

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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