The month in detail
What to expect in January
Off-season for skiing Davos — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
January ranks 9 out of 12 months in Davos. Compared to December: −3°C daytime, +0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-9°
Daylight
8.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Davos is August (7.2/10), 6.2 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Davos
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Switzerland
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 0°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 46%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1560 m
🎿Ski area1560 → 2844 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Davos ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SwitzerlandAlpine mountain climate climate with a 7.2 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.80°N · 9.84°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Davos?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: March (ski score 8.2/10). For hiking/summer: March (8.2/10, 5.0°C).
Can you ski in Davos in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.7/10. Cold temperatures (0°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Davos in summer?
In March, temperatures average 5.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Davos?
April is the wettest month with April has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Davos in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Davos (low), with about 8.7h of daylight. No protection needed.