Davos weather in October

October in Davos: cool, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Davos🇨🇭 Switzerland · Alps · Ski45
  1. 91Jan
  2. 83Feb
  3. 80Mar
  4. 64Apr
  5. 48May
  6. 18Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 15Aug
  9. 30Sep
  10. 45Oct
  11. 75Nov
  12. 86Dec

#8 of 12 months in Davos · #1335 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 45/100 (tier F)

Days
13°C
Nights
3°C
Wet days
13
Sun
7.4 h
Humidity
82%
Daylight
11 h
Davos, Switzerland
Photo: Ollie Craig · Pexels

Traveller notes on Davos in October

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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.
DavosAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
DavosJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
DavosSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
DavosMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Davos climate normals — October

Daytime high13°C / 55°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall125 mm / 4.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine7.4 h/day
Daylight10.9 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall32.1 cm / 12.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Davos in October

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.

BusyAutumn holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(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 October

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Opening

    Mountain railways open for summer

    1 May – 25 Oct · usuallyTrail season

    The 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 ↗

  • Nature

    Larches turn gold

    5–30 Oct · usuallyAutumn colour

    The larch forests above the valley go copper for about three weeks between the summer lifts closing and the snow arriving — the cheapest and emptiest good fortnight of the Davos year.

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 32 cm of snow falls in the month.

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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 October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Davos?
October in Davos: cool, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Davos on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
What is the weather like in Davos in October?
In October, Davos averages a daily high of 12.7°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 124.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.1 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Davos in October?
Davos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in October.
Does it snow in Davos in October?
Davos sees roughly 32.1 cm of snowfall in October.

Within 300 km: Sölden's Glacier skiing opens around 15 Sep – 15 Nov, and Madonna di Campiglio's Larch turning around 5 Oct – 5 Nov.