Late winter · Weather & things to do
St. Moritz in February
St. Moritz sees its driest month, with just 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 27°F (-3°C) and lows of 9°F (-13°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 9°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 27°F (-3°C).
Average lows of 9°F (-13°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (44 → 45/100).
- February sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 9°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in St. Moritz in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Segantini Museum
Stone-domed museum devoted to Giovanni Segantini, painter of the Engadine, holding his large Alpine Triptych.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Cresta Run
Natural-ice skeleton run first built in 1885, raced head-first from St. Moritz down toward Celerina.
Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz–Celerina
The world's only natural-ice bobsleigh track, rebuilt by hand each winter; guests can ride as passengers behind a pilot.
Leaning Tower of St. Moritz
The 12th-century bell tower of the vanished St. Mauritius church, leaning about 5.5 degrees above the village.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in February
- Andermatt in February~60 mi · highs 26°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bolzano in February~72 mi · highs 46°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Lucerne in February~82 mi · highs 42°F, 3.0 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Füssen in February~84 mi · highs 38°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
St. Moritz in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 78. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is St. Moritz in February?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 9°F (-13°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in St. Moritz in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 9°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on St. Moritz
Routes in season in February
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning St. Moritz in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.