SeasonMapDavos weather in August
Switzerland
August in Davos: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Davos · #1338 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 15/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Davos in August
Other months in Davos
A local ski school's guide is candid that Davos-Klosters weather varies a lot month to month and even week to week, worth checking the forecast close to a trip rather than trusting the calendar alone. Their broader advice for planning a first visit: decide whether you're a beginner or advanced skier before booking, since it changes which part of the resort actually suits the trip.
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Davos climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 175 mm / 6.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Davos in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSwiss National Day, Summer holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Davos's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherDavos's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Davos in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Mountain railways open for summer
1 May – 25 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe mountain railways run their discounted summer season from May Day to late October, with the guest card that comes with a hotel stay knocking the return fare on the five home mountains down to a flat rate. Source ↗
- Holiday
Swiss National Day
1 AugNational holidayClosuresBonfires on the ridges, a lakeside firework and everything except the restaurants closed for the day. The mountain railways run a holiday timetable and fill early. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Davos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Davos?
Davos in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Davos?
- August in Davos: nice, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 18 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Davos on SeasonMap's comfort score (15/100).
- What is the weather like in Davos in August?
- In August, Davos averages a daily high of 20.4°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 174.5 mm of rain over roughly 18.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Davos in August?
- Davos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in August.
- Does it snow in Davos in August?
- Davos sees roughly 1.7 cm of snowfall in August.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — August
Within 300 km: Vaduz's National Day on 15 Aug, and Füssen's Forggensee filled and boats running around 1 Jun – 15 Oct.