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.

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Lake Davos at a Glance#

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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.

Summer
June-September · 10-22°C
Good for swimming, boating and lakeside promenades.
Winter
December-March · -10°C to 0°C
If the ice is thick and declared safe, skating and winter sports are local traditions.

Weather & Climate near Lake Davos#

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° – 0°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10° – 1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6° – 4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 7°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
2° – 13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
7° – 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
7° – 18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
4° – 15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° – 1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Lake Davos#

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