Davos weather in October (Grisons, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Davos in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Davos includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Davos in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 144 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Davos. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Davos, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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