Lake Davos Lake
Alpine lake adjacent to Davos town
Davossee sits above Davos town in Graubünden; visitors use the lake for walking, summer swimming and winter skating, alongside Davos's alpine resorts and nearby hiking routes.
Lake Davos at a Glance#
About Lake Davos#
Lake Davos
How to Get to Lake Davos#
Davos is reachable by rail from Zurich and by regional trains from surrounding cantons; Davos Platz station is a short walk from the lake and town center. The Swiss rail network makes the journey straightforward for travelers.
Tips for Visiting Lake Davos#
- Swim at designated beaches in summer and check local safety notices.
- Reach the lake on foot or via short local buses from Davos Platz; the walk along the promenade offers cafes and small beaches.
- In winter the frozen lake becomes a skating and curling venue when conditions are declared safe.
Best Time to Visit Lake Davos#
A central lake in Davos, Switzerland, used for summer recreation and winter sport, set beside the town known internationally for its conferences.
Weather & Climate near Lake Davos#
Lake Davos's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1060 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - 0° | -9° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -10° - 1° | -8° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 4° | -4° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 7° | 0° | 62 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 6° | 90 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 16° | 10° | 128 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 8° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 4° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -8° - 1° | -7° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
