🏔️ Note: Values from the wider area. Actual slope conditions vary by about ±5 °C depending on altitude — higher slopes are colder and more snow-reliable.
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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.4°C | -9.2°C | 115.5 mm | ❄️ 14 | 6.0 h | 6.8 km/h | – |
| Feb | 2°C | -7.1°C | 87.7 mm | ❄️ 13 | 7.1 h | 7.2 km/h | – |
| Mar | 4.4°C | -4.9°C | 87.3 mm | ❄️ 13 | 8.8 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Apr | 7.6°C | -1.8°C | 100.3 mm | 15 | 10.2 h | 8 km/h | – |
| May | 11.3°C | 2°C | 160.9 mm | 21 | 10.1 h | 8.3 km/h | – |
| Jun | 17.4°C | 6.8°C | 140.4 mm | 19 | 12.0 h | 8.6 km/h | – |
| Jul | 18.9°C | 9°C | 138.6 mm | 18 | 12.0 h | 8.6 km/h | – |
| Aug | 18.5°C | 8.6°C | 166.2 mm | 18 | 10.5 h | 8 km/h | – |
| Sep | 14.9°C | 5°C | 112.3 mm | 15 | 9.5 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Oct | 11.2°C | 1.3°C | 115.2 mm | 12 | 7.8 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Nov | 5.3°C | -3.8°C | 103.6 mm | 13 | 6.2 h | 7 km/h | – |
| Dec | 2.2°C | -7°C | 100.4 mm | ❄️ 12 | 5.4 h | 6.5 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Davos
Davos (Switzerland) has a alpine, snow-reliable climate with an annual average of around 5 °C. Daytime highs average 9 °C, while nights cool to about 0 °C. The destination sees roughly 1428 mm of rainfall per year and 8.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The highest town in the Alps (1,560 m) — Parsenn and Jakobshorn ski areas, home of the World Economic Forum and setting of Thomas Mann's "Magic Mountain".
As a ski destination the prime season is clear: in January the daily mean drops to -4.8 °C — ideal for reliable snow. Values shown here reflect the wider area; in the valley it's a bit warmer, while pistes at 2,000–3,000 m altitude are correspondingly colder and more snow-secure.
Note: with roughly 28 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Davos
When is the best time to ski in Davos?
The best time to ski in Davos: November to March – best in January (avg. -4.8 °C, 14 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Davos?
The warmest month is July with an average of 14.0 °C and daytime highs around 18.9 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -4.8 °C and night-time lows around -9.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Davos have?
May has the most rainy days with 21 rainy days. The driest month is October with 12 rainy days.