Davos at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 1,710 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,560 m
Climate in Davos
Davos has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Davos is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Best for skiing: November – April
What is the weather like in Davos in October?
In October, Davos is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:37 – 18:36
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Davos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Davos, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Davos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Davos has about 13 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | −3° | −12° | 4.0 h | 14 | 108 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | −1° | −10° | 4.7 h | 13 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 3° | −7° | 5.7 h | 16 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 6° | −3° | 6.3 h | 15 | 122 |
| MayMay | 30 | 10° | 1° | 5.8 h | 21 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 16° | 5° | 6.4 h | 20 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 17° | 7° | 6.6 h | 20 | 194 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 17° | 7° | 6.1 h | 18 | 191 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 13° | 4° | 5.3 h | 15 | 142 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 10° | 0° | 4.7 h | 13 | 122 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 3° | −6° | 3.9 h | 13 | 125 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | −2° | −11° | 3.5 h | 14 | 115 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
46.80° N, 9.84° E · 1,560 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Davos
The best time to visit Davos is from July to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 194 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Davos for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Jul
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,200 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Davos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January-2° · 4 h
In January, Davos is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 108 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in January17February0° · 5 h
In February, Davos is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 99 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in February14March3° · 6 h
In March, Davos is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 16 days, totalling 120 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in March17April6° · 6 h
In April, Davos is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in April30May10° · 6 h
In May, Davos is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 183 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in May59June16° · 6 h
In June, Davos is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in June62July17° · 7 h
In July, Davos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in July61August17° · 6 h
In August, Davos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 191 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in August51September13° · 5 h
In September, Davos is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 142 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in September34October10° · 5 h
In October, Davos is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in October13November3° · 4 h
In November, Davos is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 125 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
Davos in November11December-2° · 4 h
In December, Davos is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 115 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Davos.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Davos
When is the best time to visit Davos?
The best time to visit Davos is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Davos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 7 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Davos?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 194 mm. The driest month is February with 99 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Davos get?
Davos gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Davos in?
Davos uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Davos?
A nonstop flight from London to Davos takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 910 km.
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