Davos ski resort
Davos is a ski resort in the canton of Graubünden, in the municipality of Davos. The village sits at 1560 m and the ski area (Davos Klosters) tops out at 2844 m (Weissfluhgipfel), a vertical drop of 1284 m. The forecast at the top of the page is computed for the village altitude; the “Summit weather” section gives temperature, snow, wind and freezing level at 2844 m.
Snow and season in Davos
Between 1500 and 2000 m, winters are long and snowy and summers short and cool; the snow line often drops below the village in winter.
To judge conditions, compare the snow line (≈ 300 m below the freezing level) with the village (1560 m) and the slopes (2844 m); above 50–60 km/h of summit wind, exposed lifts may close; a warm front lifts the freezing level within hours, a cold front brings snow down to the valley.
Climate of Davos: 1991–2020 normals
In Davos (1560 m), the mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C. The warmest month is July (12.9 °C on average) and the coldest January (−3.3 °C). About 1067 mm of precipitation falls per year, peaking in August (150 mm) with a minimum in February (56 mm). The sun shines for about 1725 hours a year, mostly in July (187 h). On average there are 185 frost days per year. The mean monthly maximum reaches 25.4 °C and the absolute minimum −15.8 °C.
Mean monthly precipitation (mm) — bar height relative to the wettest month.
| Month | Mean T | Abs. max | Abs. min | Precip. (mm) | Sunshine (h) | Frost days | Summer days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −3.3 °C | 7.3 °C | −15.4 °C | 74 | 111 | 31 | 0 |
| Feb | −3.3 °C | 8.9 °C | −15.8 °C | 56 | 120 | 28 | 0 |
| Mar | −0.4 °C | 11.4 °C | −12.9 °C | 63 | 154 | 29 | 0 |
| Apr | 2.9 °C | 14.7 °C | −8.3 °C | 58 | 152 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 7.2 °C | 19.3 °C | −2.4 °C | 89 | 154 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 11.0 °C | 23.9 °C | 0.9 °C | 128 | 169 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 12.9 °C | 25.4 °C | 3.2 °C | 134 | 187 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug | 12.9 °C | 24.9 °C | 2.8 °C | 150 | 179 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep | 9.1 °C | 21.1 °C | −0.5 °C | 96 | 160 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 5.8 °C | 18.3 °C | −4.9 °C | 77 | 144 | 12 | 0 |
| Nov | 0.9 °C | 13.3 °C | −10.3 °C | 72 | 102 | 24 | 0 |
| Dec | −2.3 °C | 8.3 °C | −14.0 °C | 72 | 93 | 30 | 0 |
| Year | 4.5 °C | 25.4 °C | −15.8 °C | 1067 | 1725 | 185 | 6 |
Source: MeteoSwiss open data (1991–2020 normals) — stations Davos (4 km, 1594 m), Weissfluhjoch (5 km, 2691 m), Arosa (10 km, 1878 m), adjusted to the elevation of Davos (1560 m) using a 0.55 °C/100 m lapse rate. Indicative, rounded values.
Nearby ski resorts
- Weather Arosa (11 km · 1775–2653 m)
- Weather Klosters (14 km · 1200–2844 m)
- Weather Lenzerheide (21 km · 1470–2865 m)
- Weather Brambrüesch (Chur) (23 km · 1600–2174 m)
- Weather Zuoz (25 km · 1716–2465 m)
- Weather Savognin (29 km · 1200–2713 m)
⛷️ Ski resorts Canton Graubünden
Nearby municipalities
- Weather Conters im Prättigau
- Weather Fideris
- Weather Schmitten (GR)
- Weather Klosters
- Weather Küblis
- Weather Arosa
- Weather Bergün Filisur
- Weather Furna
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Davos
How high is Davos?
The village of Davos is at 1560 m and the ski area rises to 2844 m (Weissfluhgipfel), a vertical drop of 1284 m.
What is the temperature difference between the village and the summit in Davos?
Expect about 8 °C less at the summit (2844 m) than in the village (1560 m), using the mean lapse rate of 0.6 °C per 100 m. The “Summit weather” section shows the forecast computed at 2844 m.
When does it snow in Davos?
In the village (1560 m) the mean temperature stays below 2 °C from November to March (1991–2020 normals), when precipitation mostly falls as snow. Higher up, snow can fall in any season.
Where can I see the weather on the slopes of Davos?
The “Summit weather” section on this page gives, for Weissfluhgipfel (2844 m), min/max temperature, 7-day snowfall, wind and gusts, plus the freezing level and the estimated snow line.
What is the warmest month in Davos?
The warmest month in Davos is July, averaging 12.9 °C (1991–2020 normal). The coldest is January at −3.3 °C.
How much does it rain in Davos per year?
Davos receives about 1067 mm of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August (150 mm), the driest February (56 mm).
When is the best time to visit Davos?
For warmth and sunshine: July (12.9 °C on average, 187 h of sun). The coldest month is January (−3.3 °C). Check the 15-day forecast above for your dates.