Piz Muraun

Mountain Alpine summit in Grisons within the Swiss Alps

An alpine summit in Graubünden, Piz Muraun gets attention from mountaineers and hikers for ridge routes and backcountry skiing; expect steep approaches and high-mountain scenery.

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Piz Muraun
46.6721, 8.9061
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Best Time to Visit Piz Muraun #

Visit Piz Muraun in summer for the safest and most accessible hiking conditions; winter climbs require technical alpine skills.

Summer (best for approach)
June-September · 5-15°C (higher elevations cooler)
Snow-free routes and stable weather make summer the preferred time for ascent and hiking.
Shoulder seasons
May, October · -5-10°C
Conditions can change quickly with possible snow; fewer visitors but more unpredictable weather.
Winter
November-April · -20-0°C
Snow and ice dominate-suitable only for experienced winter climbers with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Piz Muraun #

Climate

Piz Muraun's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1487 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
5.2 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 -7°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° – -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
5.7 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 -9°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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