Climate Insights for Chur

Switzerland

Hottest
July
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low12°F low
Wettest
August
180 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chur is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,518 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Chur experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Chur is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 59.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Chur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°F. Chur experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°FebMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°MarMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -6°AprMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -3°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°JunMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 8°AugMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°SepMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 4°OctMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -6°DecMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 20°FMin: 12°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 29°FMin: 21°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 15°F
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Temperatures in Chur vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chur vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 92mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 67mmMarPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 85mmAprPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 73mmMayPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 49mmJunPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 171mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 136mmSnow: 21mmOctPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 87mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 93mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 36inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 34inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 29inMayPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 19inJunPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 8inOctPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 14inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 34inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 37in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Chur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,518 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 70 mm. That's 110 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Chur receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 607cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 93cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Chur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.8 in. That's 4.3 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Chur receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 239in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Chur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Chur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C12 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h3 mph
94 mm3.7 in
92 cm36 in
Feb
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C33 °F
5 km/h3 mph
70 mm2.7 in
67 cm26 in
Mar
-6 °C22 °F
3 °C37 °F
5 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.6 in
85 cm34 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
7 °C44 °F
5 km/h3 mph
105 mm4.1 in
73 cm29 in
May
2 °C35 °F
11 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
171 mm6.7 in
49 cm19 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
136 mm5.3 in
21 cm8 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
9 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.2 in
36 cm14 in
Nov
-6 °C21 °F
2 °C36 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
87 cm34 in
Dec
-10 °C15 °F
-1 °C30 °F
4 km/h3 mph
98 mm3.9 in
93 cm37 in