SeasonMapDavos weather in December
Switzerland
December in Davos: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Davos · #252 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Davos in December
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 — December
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 86.5 cm / 34.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Davos in December
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 crowdsSpengler Cup, Christmas 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).
Best weatherDavos's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
December includes Spengler Cup.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Davos in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallySix separate mountains on one pass, with the Parsenn running long descents to Klosters and the Jakobshorn given over to boards. The town sits high enough to hold its snow into April.
- Season
Langlauf season
1 Dec – 20 Mar · usuallySki seasonDavos has one of the largest cross-country networks in the Alps, tracked from the valley floor up the side valleys, and a World Cup weekend in December. Trails are free; the ski passes are not needed. Source ↗
- Hazard
Avalanche season
10 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyClosuresThe national avalanche institute is based here, which tells you something. Backcountry and the passes run on the daily bulletin, and the roads out shut after the bigger storms. Source ↗
- Festival
Spengler Cup
26–31 DecMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThe oldest invitational ice hockey tournament in the world fills the rink between Christmas and New Year, and the town with it. Tickets and beds both go months ahead. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 87 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Davos?
- December in Davos: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Davos on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Davos in December?
- In December, Davos averages a daily high of 2.3°C and a low of -5.4°C, with about 94.1 mm of rain over roughly 13.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Davos in December?
- Davos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Davos in December?
- Davos sees roughly 86.5 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Davos
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — December
Within 300 km: Livigno's La Sgambeda around 8–18 Dec, and St. Anton am Arlberg's Stanton Ski Open around 1–8 Dec.