What’s the climate like in Chur?
The current climate of Chur features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chur in recent years was 38°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in January 2017.
On average, Chur gets 1169 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 832 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Chur?
The best time to visit Chur for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chur. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chur
The climate table of Chur shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 207 | 78 | 83 | 51 | 79 | 95 | 90 | 120 | 79 | 68 | 66 | 153 |
| Snow (cm) | 190 | 133 | 213 | 127 | 7,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,2 | 42 | 113 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1169 mm per year, averaging 97 mm per month
- Snowfall: 832 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in April, 66 mm in November and 68 mm in October
- Wettest months: 207 mm in January, 153 mm in December and 120 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Chur
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chur, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chur
This graph shows how much precipitation Chur, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Chur
This graph shows how much snow Chur, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chur
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chur, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chur
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chur, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chur
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chur, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chur
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Chur, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chur by Month
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