St. Moritz (St Moritz) weather in February

February in St. Moritz: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

St. Moritz🇨🇭 Switzerland · Alps · Ski88
  1. 86Jan
  2. 88Feb
  3. 93Mar
  4. 78Apr
  5. 61May
  6. 24Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 15Aug
  9. 40Sep
  10. 63Oct
  11. 81Nov
  12. 90Dec

#3 of 12 months in St. Moritz · #277 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Days
0°C
Nights
-12°C
Wet days
11
Sun
7.5 h
Humidity
77%
Daylight
10 h
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Photo: Oskar Gross · Pexels

Traveller notes on St. Moritz in February

St. Moritz's forum calls February peak ski season proper — dry, crisp conditions, with reliable snow through the Engadine and sunnier days as the month goes on. Regulars' practical warning: book well ahead if you want a hotel for just one night, single-night stays are hard to find during the busiest weeks.
Tripadvisor community · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in St. Moritz

St. Moritz-forum threads on an April visit describe Corviglia's lifts as typically closing early to mid-month, posters naming an early Easter as the reason some years see most cable cars staying open only to around the eighth. Regulars call late-April visits still genuinely workable, several posters naming restaurants and some cable cars as still running even after the main lifts close. Posters call April weather genuinely unpredictable, several regulars describing bright sun and blue sky flipping to snow or rain within an hour. Regulars call most hotels genuinely closed for the off-season by this point, several threads naming a handful that stay open through the full stretch as the real exceptions. Posters recommend confirming which lifts and hotels are actually operating before an April trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much the shoulder season varies year to year. The record: 5.4C days, -4.3C nights, 105.5mm across nearly 15 days and 79 percent humidity.
StMoritzAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.nz ↗
St Moritz-forum threads on a May visit call this a quiet shoulder season, posters describing many businesses closed for the transition between winter and summer with only a handful of mountain cable cars still running. Regulars call mid-May weather capable of feeling almost warm and sunny during the day while turning cold at night, a real chance of a passing storm or even a late snow shower. Posters call several Michelin-listed restaurants closed this month, though regulars insist plenty of solid dining options remain open regardless. Regulars recommend confirming that accommodation includes the complimentary local transport and cable car pass, a real value add during the quieter shoulder weeks. Posters call May still worth the trip for anyone prioritizing quiet over full activity access, considerably fewer visitors than peak season. The record: 9.8C days feeling like 8C, 0.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 155.5mm across nearly 22 days and 75 percent humidity.
StMoritzMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.nz ↗
St Moritz-forum threads on early June describe on-piste skiing as effectively over except on the high glacier runs above roughly 2500 meters, posters calling the valley floor already firmly in summer mode. Regulars call a late snowfall still entirely possible this early in June despite generally mild conditions, a passing system capable of dusting the peaks after weeks of clear weather. Posters describe the long daylight hours as a real upside, hiking and lake activities filling the gap left by the closed lower lifts. Regulars recommend checking current glacier lift status rather than assuming last year's schedule repeats. Posters call real layers sensible for the evening chill, mornings turning noticeably brisk despite warm afternoons. Regulars call June a genuinely quiet, scenic window for anyone not chasing the ski season specifically. The record: 15.7C days feeling like 16C, 4.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 172.5mm across nearly 20 days and 81 percent humidity.
StMoritzJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
St Moritz-forum threads on September weather describe conditions as generally stable, comfortably mild rather than intense during the day and already genuinely cool once shadows fall. Posters call the sun-versus-shade contrast dramatic here, a sunny spot feeling noticeably warmer than a shaded one at the same reading. Regulars describe real day-to-day variability, one visitor reporting a warm start followed by a properly wet, cold stretch with a fresh dusting visible on surrounding peaks by day four. Posters call actual accumulation in town genuinely unlikely, though higher elevations nearby can see a real dusting with little warning. Regulars recommend dressing in layers that can come on and off through the day. Posters call the Engadin lakes and mountain scenery worth the trip regardless of conditions. The record: 12.9C days feeling like 12C, 2.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 120mm across 15 days, a notably high 19.7cm of fresh accumulation and 84 percent humidity.
StMoritzSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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St. Moritz climate normals — February

Daytime high0°C / 32°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 10°F
Feels like (high)-4°C / 25°F
Rainfall66 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point-10°C / 15°F
Sunshine7.5 h/day
Daylight10.3 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall63.5 cm / 25 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in St. Moritz in February

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyWhite Turf horse racing, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for St. Moritz's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherSt. Moritz's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.

February includes White Turf horse racing.

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What's on in St. Moritz in February

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Festival

    White Turf horse racing

    1–25 Feb · usuallySporting eventCrowded

    Thoroughbreds race on the frozen lake on three Sundays in February, skijoring included, which is a rider on skis behind a loose horse. It runs only if the ice measures thick enough. Source ↗

  • Season

    Ski season

    25 Nov – 10 Apr · usually

    High, dry and sunny: Corviglia above the town and Diavolezza and Corvatsch down the valley, all on one pass, with cold powder that lasts because the sun is weak and the air is thin.

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 64 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in February →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of St. Moritz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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St. Moritz in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit St. Moritz?
February in St. Moritz: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for St. Moritz on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in St. Moritz in February?
In February, St. Moritz averages a daily high of -0.1°C and a low of -12.1°C, with about 66.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in St. Moritz in February?
St. Moritz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in February.
Does it snow in St. Moritz in February?
St. Moritz sees roughly 63.5 cm of snowfall in February.

Within 300 km: Madonna di Campiglio's Carnevale Asburgico on 15–20 Feb, and Milan's Carnevale Ambrosiano around 10 Feb – 12 Mar.