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Davos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Davos experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Davos is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in July to a very cold -4°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -13°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Davos has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1538 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, June, sees around 181 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, February, still receives a respectable 89 mm of snowfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

In Davos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Davos.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February and December and highest during July.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Forecast for Davos

Mon   Jan 13
-5°C | -14°C
SE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Jan 14
-1°C | -11°C
N 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Wed   Jan 15
-2°C | -9°C
N 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Davos in Switzerland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Davos?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Davos?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Davos?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Davos?
    June tops the wettest month list with 181 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Davos?
    February is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Davos?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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