Zermatt vs Davos — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Zermatt
Valais, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 3,883m / 12,740ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 650cm
- Best Month
- November
- Powder Probability
- 46%
- Season Snowfall
- 460cm
Davos
Graubünden, Switzerland
- Elevation
- 2,844m / 9,331ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 480cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 45%
- Season Snowfall
- 381cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Zermatt (cm) | Davos (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 90.7 | 58.4 |
| December | 77.8 | 70.7 |
| January | 79.4 | 75.6 |
| February | 50.7 | 54.3 |
| March | 78.8 | 62.2 |
| April | 82.5 | 60.2 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Zermatt receives more annual snowfall (650cm) compared to Davos (480cm) — a difference of 170cm per year. The best month for powder at Zermatt is November (46% probability), while Davos's best is January (45% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Zermatt's snowiest month has been November, averaging 90.7cm but ranging from a lean 5cm in the driest winter to 218cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Davos, the snowiest month is January, averaging 75.6cm and spanning 33cm to 153cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.