Best time to visit Davos
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Davos
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Davos).
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Davos Absolutely Free Flying Paragliding Tandem Flight 1'000 Meters High - 2
Davos Paragliding Private Tandem Pilot Half Day - 3
DAVOS: Paragliding Tandem Flight In Swiss Alps (Video & Photos Included) - 4
Davos Switzerland Escape Game Private Adventure - 5
Paragliding Davos Early Bird (Video & Photos Included) - 6
DAVOS: Paragliding For 2 Passengers - Together In The Air! (Video&Photos Incl.)
Last refreshed 2026-06-15.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Davos (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Davos's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -9–1 | -3 | 12 | 186 | 15.5 | 66% | 6 | 141 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | -6–3 | 0 | 12 | 173 | 14.4 | 64% | 7 | 151 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | -5–5 | 2 | 12 | 183 | 15.3 | 62% | 7 | 202 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | -3–7 | 5 | 14 | 211 | 15.1 | 60% | 8 | 227 | 6 | Quiet | 6 |
| May | 2–12 | 10 | 22 | 284 | 12.9 | 64% | 9 | 236 | 6 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jun | 7–18 | 17 | 20 | 241 | 12.1 | 61% | 9 | 264 | 7 | Quiet | 2 |
| Jul | 9–19 | 19 | 18 | 234 | 13.0 | 62% | 9 | 293 | 7 | Quiet | 1 |
| Aug | 9–19 | 19 | 15 | 208 | 13.9 | 62% | 9 | 250 | 6 | Moderate | 2 |
| Sep | 5–15 | 14 | 14 | 187 | 13.4 | 65% | 8 | 215 | 5 | Quiet | 3 |
| Oct | 1–12 | 10 | 13 | 165 | 12.7 | 67% | 8 | 179 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | -4–6 | 3 | 13 | 168 | 12.9 | 67% | 7 | 144 | 2 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | -7–2 | -1 | 13 | 208 | 16.0 | 69% | 6 | 114 | 1 | Peak | 7 |
UV Index in Davos by Month
UV index in Davos peaks at 7 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
November
7/10-4–6°C (feels 3°C) · 13 rain days (168h) · 144 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
7/10-6–3°C (feels 0°C) · 12 rain days (173h) · 151 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
March
7/10-5–5°C (feels 2°C) · 12 rain days (183h) · 202 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
Every month
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January
7/10-9–1°C (feels -3°C) · 12 rain days (186h) · 141 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
April
6/10-3–7°C (feels 5°C) · 14 rain days (211h) · 227 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
3/102–12°C (feels 10°C) · 22 rain days (284h) · 236 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
June
2/107–18°C (feels 17°C) · 20 rain days (241h) · 264 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
1/109–19°C · 18 rain days (234h) · 293 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
2/109–19°C · 15 rain days (208h) · 250 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
3/105–15°C (feels 14°C) · 14 rain days (187h) · 215 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
6/101–12°C (feels 10°C) · 13 rain days (165h) · 179 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
7/10-7–2°C (feels -1°C) · 13 rain days (208h) · 114 sun hours · 69% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Davos
When is the best time to visit Davos?
November is the highest-scoring month (7/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: -4–6°C (13 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, February, March.
What is the worst time to visit Davos?
July is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 9–19°C (18 rainy days).
Is Davos too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Davos?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Davos have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 7/10, crowd index 37) and February (climate 7/10, crowd index 9) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Davos by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Davos in June?
June is the peak UV month in Davos, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Davos on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.