What are the cycling conditions like in Nufenenpass?

🚴♂️ Nufenenpass — Key Facts Location: Swiss Alps, between Ticino (TI) and Valais (VS). Elevation: ~2478 m — very high alpine pass. Gradient: up to ~13 % — demanding climb. 📅 Season / Pass Openings 🟢 Typical Open Season (for Cars & Cyclists) Usually open: late May to mid‑June through late October / early November. Example recent years: • ~21 Jun – 11 Nov 2025 • ~02 Jun – 30 Oct 2024 • ~25 May – 07 Nov 2023 (Dates vary year‑to‑year depending on snow and weather) . 🔴 Winter Closure Officially closed over winter (typically Oct/Nov → May/June ). Right now (January): Pass is closed for the winter. ⚠️ Important Notes Opening isn’t fixed — heavy snow can delay the road being cleared. Even in early summer, large snowbanks or patches can remain at the top . Authorities only open the pass when it’s fully cleared and safe . 🌦️ Weather Conditions to Expect (Cycling) 🌥️ Spring / Early Summer (May–Early June) Unpredictable: potential snow, ice, and cold temps above ~2000 m. Roads may be snow‑covered until fully cleared — don’t count on mid‑May riding at the top . ☀️ Peak Summer (Late June–August) Best conditions for cyclists: Daytime temps often mild (10–20 °C at summit). Roads generally dry and clear. Possible strong alpine winds — plan layers. 🍁 Early Autumn (Sept–Oct) Stable but cooling: Crisp conditions, beautiful scenery. Snow can return early in the season — storms can bring snow overnight and temporarily close the pass. ❄️ Winter (Nov–Apr) Cold, snowy, icy: pass closed, much of the altitude covered in snow. Trying to ride when officially closed is risky (ice snowdrifts, avalanches) — although some cyclists do local small climbs on closed roads closer to villages, it’s not recommended unless experienced and equipped. 🧭 Cycling‑Specific Weather Tips Strong winds & sudden weather shifts are common at this altitude — pack layers. Rain and thunderstorms especially in the afternoon — aim for early starts. Even in summer, summit temperatures can be ~10 °C or lower early morning. 🧠 Short Summary Open season: usually late May/June → late Oct/Nov , varying each year. Best for cycling in summer (Jul–Aug) when snow is gone, roads are clear, and weather is most stable. Expect cool summit temps, winds, and possible sudden storms — prepare layers and check weather before you go.

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Detailed cycling weather forecast for Nufenenpass. See wind direction, temperature and rain along the entire climb and descent.

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Pass Information

2,478m

Elevation

13.0%

Max Gradient

38.0 km

Length

Current status: closed

Opening Period: Wintersperre

Current Conditions

On the Ticino side open during the winter to All'Acqua.

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:46 — 18:26

-4° / -5°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 100 %

🚴‍♂️ Nufenenpass — Key Facts

Location: Swiss Alps, between Ticino (TI) and Valais (VS).
Elevation: ~2478 m — very high alpine pass.
Gradient: up to ~13 % — demanding climb.

📅 Season / Pass Openings

🟢 Typical Open Season (for Cars & Cyclists)

Usually open: late May to mid‑June through late October / early November.
Example recent years:
• ~21 Jun – 11 Nov 2025
• ~02 Jun – 30 Oct 2024
• ~25 May – 07 Nov 2023
(Dates vary year‑to‑year depending on snow and weather).

🔴 Winter Closure

Officially closed over winter (typically Oct/Nov → May/June).
Right now (January): Pass is closed for the winter.

⚠️ Important Notes

Opening isn’t fixed — heavy snow can delay the road being cleared. Even in early summer, large snowbanks or patches can remain at the top.
Authorities only open the pass when it’s fully cleared and safe.

🌦️ Weather Conditions to Expect (Cycling)

🌥️ Spring / Early Summer (May–Early June)

Unpredictable: potential snow, ice, and cold temps above ~2000 m.
Roads may be snow‑covered until fully cleared — don’t count on mid‑May riding at the top.

☀️ Peak Summer (Late June–August)

Best conditions for cyclists:
- Daytime temps often mild (10–20 °C at summit).
- Roads generally dry and clear.
- Possible strong alpine winds — plan layers.

🍁 Early Autumn (Sept–Oct)

Stable but cooling:
- Crisp conditions, beautiful scenery.
- Snow can return early in the season — storms can bring snow overnight and temporarily close the pass.

❄️ Winter (Nov–Apr)

Cold, snowy, icy: pass closed, much of the altitude covered in snow.
Trying to ride when officially closed is risky (ice snowdrifts, avalanches) — although some cyclists do local small climbs on closed roads closer to villages, it’s not recommended unless experienced and equipped.

🧭 Cycling‑Specific Weather Tips

Strong winds & sudden weather shifts are common at this altitude — pack layers.
Rain and thunderstorms especially in the afternoon — aim for early starts.
Even in summer, summit temperatures can be ~10 °C or lower early morning.

🧠 Short Summary

Open season: usually late May/June → late Oct/Nov, varying each year.
Best for cycling in summer (Jul–Aug) when snow is gone, roads are clear, and weather is most stable.
Expect cool summit temps, winds, and possible sudden storms — prepare layers and check weather before you go.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

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Snow showers

06:46 — 18:26

-4° / -5°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 100 %

Thu

12 Mar

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Snow

06:44 — 18:27

-2° / -6°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 100 %

Fri

13 Mar

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Snow showers

06:42 — 18:28

-4° / -6°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 100 %

Sat

14 Mar

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Snow showers

06:40 — 18:30

-4° / -10°

Precipitation 69 mm

Humidity 99 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Snow showers

06:39 — 18:31

-4° / -11°

Precipitation 31 mm

Humidity 100 %

Mon

16 Mar

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Snow showers

06:37 — 18:33

-1° / -8°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 100 %

Tue

17 Mar

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Overcast

06:35 — 18:34

1° / -5°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 87 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	-6°C	-14°C	14	4.6h	21	144 mm	75 %	2	9h 4m
Feb	-4°C	-12°C	17	6.5h	13	44 mm	73 %	3	10h 21m
Mar	-3°C	-11°C	23	8.4h	15	87 mm	70 %	4	11h 56m
Apr	1°C	-6°C	23	10.0h	12	179 mm	68 %	5	13h 36m
May	3°C	-4°C	27	11.0h	18	108 mm	65 %	6	15h 1m
Jun	10°C	0°C	29	13.8h	10	47 mm	67 %	7	15h 45m
Jul	7°C	-1°C	31	12.9h	20	113 mm	66 %	8	15h 22m
Aug	10°C	0°C	30	11.8h	12	113 mm	68 %	7	14h 7m
Sep	9°C	-1°C	26	9.6h	18	205 mm	70 %	5	12h 31m
Oct	3°C	-5°C	21	7.6h	13	110 mm	72 %	4	10h 52m
Nov	-3°C	-11°C	19	6.2h	15	75 mm	76 %	2	9h 25m
Dec	-3°C	-11°C	17	4.9h	15	41 mm	77 %	2	8h 38m