SeasonMapDavos weather in October
Switzerland
October in Davos: cool, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Davos · #1307 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Davos in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 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)
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 October
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 ↗
- Nature
Larches turn gold
5–30 Oct · usuallyAutumn colourThe 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 seasonAbout 32 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 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.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — 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.