Climate - Davos (Switzerland)

In Davos, there is a cold mountain climate, with very cold winters, during which the temperature is often below freezing, and cool to mild summers.
The town is located in eastern Switzerland, in the canton of Grisons, at an altitude of 1,550 meters (5,000 feet).
In winter, in periods of high pressure, the sun shines and the temperature exceeds freezing during the day. In periods of bad weather, however, it snows and the temperature remains below freezing even during the day.
During cold spells, the temperature drops to very low values. The coldest record is -30 °C (-22 °F) and was set in February 1956.
In summer, temperatures are mild during the day, and very cool, or even cold, at night. Summer is the rainiest season because of thunderstorms, which usually develop in the afternoon.
Even though the mountain sun increases the feeling of heat, the temperature never reaches very high values. Generally, it reaches 25 °C (77 °F) on the warmest days of the year. However, the temperature reached 30 °C (86 °F) in late June 2019.

Best Time

The best time to visit Davos is the summer, and in particular, the months of July and August, because they are the mildest, although there are often afternoon thunderstorms. Also, since it can get cold at night, it's better to bring a jacket and a sweater even in this period.
Late winter and early spring (February-March) are recommended for a ski holiday, since the days are longer than in December and January.

Davos - Climate data

In Davos, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -4.3 °C (24.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Davos, precipitation amounts to 1075 millimeters (42.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest months (February, April) to 150 mm (5.9 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Davos, there are on average around 1725 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Davos - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Davos is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -4.3 °C (24 °F), with a minimum of -8.7 °C (16.4 °F) and a maximum of 0 °C (32.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -17 °C (1 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in January 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it reached 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In February, the weather in Davos is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -3.9 °C (25 °F), with a minimum of -8.9 °C (15.9 °F) and a maximum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -17.5 °C (0.5 °F). However, it dropped to -27.4 °C (-17.3 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Davos is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.4 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -5.4 °C (22.2 °F) and a maximum of 4.6 °C (40.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14 °C (7 °F). However, it dropped to -22.6 °C (-8.7 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 16.1 °C (61 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In April, the weather in Davos is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.1 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -1.9 °C (28.5 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.7 °C (5.5 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In May, the weather in Davos is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in May 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In June, the weather in Davos is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Davos is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In August, the weather in Davos is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.0 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 28.5 °C (83.3 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In September, the weather in Davos is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In October, the weather in Davos is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.9 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -13.2 °C (8.2 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In November, the weather in Davos is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.5 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) and a maximum of 4.7 °C (40.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.1 °C (-2.4 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In December, the weather in Davos is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -3.3 °C (26 °F), with a minimum of -7.2 °C (19.1 °F) and a maximum of 0.6 °C (33.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (3.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.9 °C (-7.4 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.