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When to go · Pontresina

Pontresina in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Clear, stable weather and fewer crowds; the best hiking month. Cattle come down from the pastures.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Switzerland overall
Prices
Medium
Switzerland overall

Verdict

GoodSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Clear, stable weather and fewer crowds; the best hiking month. Cattle come down from the pastures.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • PontresinaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
Medium
Prices · Switzerland overall
Medium

Switzerland overall: Clear, stable weather and fewer crowds; the best hiking month. Cattle come down from the pastures.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pontresina, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 9

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Clear, stable weather and fewer crowds; the best hiking month. Cattle come down from the pastures.

January: Inside Pontresina's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (hiking).

Pontresina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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