What’s the climate like in Davos?
The current climate of Davos features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Davos in recent years was 30°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in February 2018.
On average, Davos gets 1203 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 508 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Switzerland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zurich, Geneva, Valais, or have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Best time to visit Davos?
The best time to visit Davos for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Davos.
Climate Table of Davos
The climate table of Davos shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -7 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | -3 | -5 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 117 | 62 | 72 | 57 | 116 | 125 | 127 | 158 | 109 | 97 | 72 | 91 |
Snow (cm) | 106 | 90 | 105 | 64 | 18 | 0,7 | 0,3 | 0,7 | 5,9 | 18 | 35 | 64 |
UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1203 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Snowfall: 508 cm per year
- Driest months: 57 mm in April, 62 mm in February and 72 mm in March
- Wettest months: 158 mm in August, 127 mm in July and 125 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Davos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Davos, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Davos
This graph shows how much precipitation Davos, Switzerland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Davos
This graph shows how much snow Davos, Switzerland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Davos
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Davos, Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Davos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Davos, Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Davos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Davos, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Davos
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Davos, Switzerland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Davos by Month
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