When is the best time to go to Davos

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Davos, Switzerland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Davos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Davos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Davos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 102mm 4.3hrs 10.2hrs

Cold and damp weather often prevails in Davos during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Davos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Davos with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in January »

February

Davos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 88mm 5.2hrs 11.4hrs

February in Davos is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Davos.

February is in the winter in Davos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Davos with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in February »

March

Davos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 99mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Davos is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Davos.

March is in the spring in Davos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Davos with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in March »

April

Davos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 111mm 5.3hrs 14.6hrs

Davos's weather in April is typically cold and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Davos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Davos with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in April »

May

Davos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 125mm 5.6hrs 16.1hrs

May is a wet month in Davos and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Davos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Davos with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in May »

June

Davos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 144mm 5.8hrs 10.2hrs

Davos's weather in June is typically cool and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Davos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Davos with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in June »

July

Davos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 154mm 6.6hrs 11.4hrs

July in Davos is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Davos.

July is in the summer in Davos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Davos with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in July »

August

Davos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 160mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Davos is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Davos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Davos with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in August »

September

Davos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 119mm 6.5hrs 14.6hrs

Davos's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Davos.

September is in the fall / autumn in Davos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Davos with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in September »

October

Davos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 93mm 6.4hrs 16.1hrs

October is a a little damp month in Davos and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Davos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Davos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Davos with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in October »

November

Davos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 117mm 4.8hrs 10.2hrs

November is a damp month in Davos and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Davos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Davos with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in November »

December

Davos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 103mm 4.4hrs 11.4hrs

December in Davos is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Davos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Davos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Davos with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Davos weather in December »

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Davos weather stats

Davos weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.3°C 50.5°F
Driest month: February 88mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: October 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January -4.2°C 24.4°F
Wettest month: August 160mm 6.3ins
Warmest sea: August 23.9°C 75°F
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