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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Davos Platz.
Davos Platz, Switzerland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) in July, while winters cool to -4°C (25°F) in January.
With around 1532 mm (60 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Davos Platz has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with mild summers and very cold winters. The wettest month is June. The sunniest month is July, with 6.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Davos Platz. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -4°C (25°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 6°C (43°F) in July to -13°C (9°F) in January.
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Davos Platz has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1532 mm (60 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Davos Platz experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 181 mm (7.1 in) in June, the wettest month, and 88 mm (3.5 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Davos Platz Precipitation page.
Davos Platz can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Davos Platz.
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.
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February and December and highest during July. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Davos Platz. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Davos Platz has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from -4°C (25°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -13°C (9°F) to 6°C (43°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1532 mm (60 in). June is the wettest month with 181 mm (7.1 in), while February is the driest with 88 mm (3.5 in).
Davos Platz receives around 1,740 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 188 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 95 hours.
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