AI-generatedSilvaplana at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,219 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,817 m
Climate in Silvaplana
Silvaplana has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Silvaplana is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Silvaplana
The best time to visit Silvaplana is from July to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 137 mm.
Silvaplana through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Silvaplana in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–11 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Silvaplana in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Silvaplana in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–13 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Silvaplana in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–0 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Silvaplana for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
07:3618:36
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:18 · evening 17:55–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:18 · evening 18:55–19:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Silvaplana compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Silvaplana in October?
In October, Silvaplana is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:36 – 18:36
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Silvaplana
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Silvaplana: score 62 against 34. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 18° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 18 |
| Rainfall | 129 mm | 120 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Silvaplana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January−1° · 3.9 h
In January, Silvaplana is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in January26February0° · 4.3 h
In February, Silvaplana is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in February24March3° · 4.8 h
In March, Silvaplana is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in March17April6° · 5.0 h
In April, Silvaplana is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in April33May11° · 5.3 h
In May, Silvaplana is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 133 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in May59June15° · 6.2 h
In June, Silvaplana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in June62July18° · 6.4 h
In July, Silvaplana is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in July62August17° · 5.8 h
In August, Silvaplana is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in August54September13° · 5.2 h
In September, Silvaplana is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in September34October9° · 4.5 h
In October, Silvaplana is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in October16November4° · 3.4 h
In November, Silvaplana is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 137 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in November20December0° · 3.3 h
In December, Silvaplana is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Silvaplana.
Silvaplana in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Silvaplana
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−13°), the warmest in August (6°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | −1° | −13° | 3.9 h | 9 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 0° | −13° | 4.3 h | 8 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 3° | −8° | 4.8 h | 10 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 6° | −4° | 5.0 h | 13 | 99 |
| MayMay | 33 | 11° | 1° | 5.3 h | 18 | 133 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 15° | 4° | 6.2 h | 18 | 126 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 18° | 6° | 6.4 h | 18 | 120 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 17° | 6° | 5.8 h | 17 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 13° | 3° | 5.2 h | 12 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 9° | −1° | 4.5 h | 11 | 129 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 4° | −5° | 3.4 h | 11 | 137 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 0° | −10° | 3.3 h | 9 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Silvaplana
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Silvaplana, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Silvaplana: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Silvaplana has about 11 rainy days with 129 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Silvaplana
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Silvaplana
How breezy and how cloudy Silvaplana is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Silvaplana typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Silvaplana: mostly cloudy, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Silvaplana
When Silvaplana is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Silvaplana has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Silvaplana
Weather for your travel dates
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Silvaplana in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Silvaplana has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 19).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 930 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Switzerland
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, J · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +41
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Silvaplana vs St. Moritz
In October the holiday weather in Silvaplana and St. Moritz is about equally good (score 34 vs 36). During the day St. Moritz is 1 °C warmer than Silvaplana.
| in October | Silvaplana | St. Moritz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Silvaplana
When is the best time to visit Silvaplana?
The best time to visit Silvaplana is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Silvaplana?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 6 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Silvaplana?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 137 mm. The driest month is February with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Silvaplana get?
Silvaplana gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Silvaplana in?
Silvaplana is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Silvaplana?
A nonstop flight from London to Silvaplana takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Silvaplana?
Silvaplana has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 38, summer holidays 62, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 22.