SeasonMapDavos weather in May
Switzerland
May in Davos: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 23 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Davos · #1267 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Davos in May
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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 — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 171 mm / 6.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 44.9 cm / 17.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Davos in May
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.
BusySpring holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 4 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).
Fair weatherDavos's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Davos in May
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 ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 45 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Davos?
- May in Davos: cool, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 23 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Davos on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Davos in May?
- In May, Davos averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 171.2 mm of rain over roughly 22.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Davos in May?
- Davos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.
- Does it snow in Davos in May?
- Davos sees roughly 44.9 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — May
Within 300 km: Ischgl's Top of the Mountain closing concert on 2 May, and Lugano's San Salvatore funicular season around 14 Mar – 8 Nov.