Surettahorn Mountain
Alpine peak in Switzerland's Grisons canton, scenic ridges
Alpine summit in Graubünden near the Splügen Pass, visited by mountaineers and ski-tourers. Routes include glacier and mixed-terrain sections toward the Swiss-Italian border.
Surettahorn at a Glance#
How to Get to Surettahorn#
Access via regional roads in Grisons; nearby towns provide trailheads and bus connections. Local alpine routes and refuge huts mark the approach; consult current alpine maps.
Tips for Visiting Surettahorn#
- Bring a topographic map and check current guidebooks for route options - the terrain can be complex and exposure varies.
- Summer traverses offer dramatic ridgelines; spring snowmelt can make lower approaches boggy.
Best Time to Visit Surettahorn#
Summer is the safest season for hiking; winter conditions require full alpine equipment.
Weather & Climate near Surettahorn#
Surettahorn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1299 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -6° | -17° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -7° | -17° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 5.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -6° | -15° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -9° - -4° | -13° | 109 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 102 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 122 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 5.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -5° | -15° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |