Poschiavo

Village · Canton of the Grisons, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Population 3,516

Area 191 km²

Time zone Europe/Zurich, Europe/Rome

Official website www.poschiavo.ch

Poschiavo

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Poschiavo Essentials

This selection explores the Val di Poschiavo, a region defined by the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway. Highlights include the Bernina Pass at 2,328 meters and the dramatic Palü Glacier. In the town of Poschiavo, the list covers the 17th-century Museo poschiavino and the historic Chiesa Evangelica. It also features high-altitude landmarks like the cliffside San Romerio church and the Alp Grüm station, which provides views of Lago di Poschiavo and the surrounding peaks of the Bernina Range.

Poschiavo — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

2° (feels like -1°) · extremes -15°–8°
-7° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -16°–8°
-7° at night
10 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -12°–11°
-3° at night
12 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -6°–18°
2° at night
15 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–23°
7° at night
20 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

21° · extremes 6°–27°
12° at night
19 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

23° · extremes 7°–28°
13° at night
20 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

23° · extremes 8°–28°
13° at night
19 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–25°
10° at night
15 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–21°
6° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -10°–15°
0° at night
14 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

3° (feels like 0°) · extremes -14°–9°
-5° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Swiss Franc CHF CHF · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type J
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +41

Tours & Activities

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Canton of the Grisons

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