Davos weather in March
March in Davos: cold, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#4 of 12 months in Davos · #498 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 6°C
- Nights
- -4°C
- Wet days
- 14
- Sun
- 9 h
- Humidity
- 76%
- Daylight
- 12 h

Traveller notes on Davos in March
Davos-forum threads asking whether mid-March works for skiing are generally reassuring, posters calling this historically the warmest month with the best all-around conditions, ideally timed early in March rather than during the Easter crowd surge. Regulars call some lower parts of the ski area genuinely at risk of melt by late March, snowmaking equipment running well into April a real backstop. Posters describe a real chance of fresh accumulation even this late, worth packing boots with good grip regardless of forecast. Regulars call hiking trails a mixed bag, icy in shaded or higher spots through the morning and muddy once the day warms. Posters recommend real layers and waterproof footwear. Regulars call early March the sweet spot for avoiding both winter's harshest cold and the holiday crowds. The record: 6.2C days feeling like 3C, -4C nights, a notably high 58.5cm of fresh accumulation and 76 percent humidity.
Other months in Davos
Davos-forum threads on an April visit describe one poster planning a mid-April trip as genuinely unsure whether the resort would still be open, several regulars confirming it typically stays running. Regulars call snowmaking genuinely the reason many slopes keep operating late into April, several posters naming this as reducing dependence on natural snowfall this time of year. Posters call the season historically closing around the twenty-seventh, several regulars naming this the real cutoff to plan around for a late-April trip. Regulars call weather this far into spring genuinely unpredictable regardless of snowmaking, several threads naming this a real factor even with artificial snow keeping trails open. Posters recommend confirming current lift status before an April trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much conditions can still shift this late. The record: 10.3C days, -0.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 98.4mm across over 15 days and 77 percent humidity.
Davos-forum threads on a June visit describe this as genuinely well suited to easy walking, one regular specifically recommending gentle hikes for older visitors or anyone not looking for a demanding route. Regulars call June conditions generally comfortable for outdoor activity, several posters combining a conference or work trip with real hiking time on the side. Posters recommend checking current trail conditions directly before a mid-June hike, higher routes here still capable of holding leftover cover depending on how the winter went. Regulars call the wider Graubunden region worth exploring beyond Davos itself, several day-trip options mentioned repeatedly across June threads. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a sunny valley forecast, June evenings at this elevation turning cool fast once the sun drops. The record: 19.5C days feeling like 19C, 8.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 160.6mm across over 19 days and 76 percent humidity.
Davos-forum threads on summer hiking recommend contacting the tourist office at the train station for current maps and trail conditions, posters calling this standing advice regardless of route. Regulars call the Weissfluhjoch funicular up to the Strela Pass and on to Schatzalp a genuinely rewarding route, real scenery without an especially demanding climb. Posters describe the Madrisa gondola toward Schlappein and back to Klosters as another strong option, the Silvretta range and its glaciers visible for stretches. Regulars call September still within the hiking season, though trails at higher elevation can already be cooler than midsummer. Posters recommend real layers regardless of how the valley feels, conditions at altitude shifting fast. Regulars call checking current conditions before any higher route worthwhile given how fast weather can turn. The record: 15.9C days feeling like 15C, 6.1C nights, an extraordinarily high 129.1mm across over 15 days and 83 percent humidity.
Davos-forum threads on February conditions call it the coldest month of the year here, genuinely deep winter at this elevation in the Alps, though posters are quick to note a clear, sunny day can feel surprisingly comfortable sitting outside in a deck chair on the mountain even with cold air readings. As one of the largest ski areas in the Alps, Davos is described as reliably well-covered this time of year, powder-focused visitors calling February squarely inside the most dependable stretch of the whole season. Regulars recommend checking which specific lifts are running before heading up, since not every sector operates every day depending on conditions and demand. Proper insulated layers are standing advice regardless of how the base village feels, since temperatures at altitude run meaningfully colder than in town. The record: a frigid 3.9C by day dropping to -5.8C at night, a notably high 55.5cm of fresh snowfall and 76 percent humidity.
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Davos climate normals — March
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Davos in March
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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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).
Fair weatherDavos's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Davos in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Fluela Pass closed
5 Jan – 30 Apr · usuallyThe high road east over the Fluela is gazetted shut from early January, later than most Graubunden passes since it was the main winter link before the Vereina tunnel opened, and the Engadine is reached by the car train through Vereina instead until the road clears in April or May. Source ↗
- 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 ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 59 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.
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Davos in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Davos?
- March in Davos: cold, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Davos on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Davos in March?
- In March, Davos averages a daily high of 6.2°C and a low of -4°C, with about 84.7 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Davos in March?
- Davos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in March.
- Does it snow in Davos in March?
- Davos sees roughly 58.5 cm of snowfall in March.
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