Davos Platz weather in August (Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Davos Platz as August approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Davos Platz includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Davos Platz in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 180 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Davos Platz, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 172 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Where to go in Switzerland in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Davos Platz, 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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