Davos weather in August (Grisons, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Davos in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Davos typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Davos in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Davos climate page with graphs.

 

Davos, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 172 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Davos in August?

For visitors traveling to Davos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Davos.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.