Switzerland Resort guide
Klosters Snow History
Klosters averages 447 cm of snowfall per winter over 10 winters; the snowiest month is January and the first significant snow usually falls in September.
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- Piste network
- 75 km46.4 mi
- Lifts
- 20
- Top elevation
- 2,612 m8,570 ft
- Ski area
- Davos Klosters
Key facts
- Average snowfall per winter
- 447 cm176 in
- Winters recorded
- 10
- Snowiest month
- January
- First snow usually
- September
Monthly averages
| Month | Snowfall | Mean depth | Days ≥ 5 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.2 cm | 117.8 cm | 5.9 |
| February | 65.9 cm | 137.7 cm | 4.4 |
| March | 76.6 cm | 148.1 cm | 5.8 |
| April | 60.9 cm | 137.4 cm | 4.7 |
| November | 70.7 cm | 32.3 cm | 5.5 |
| December | 85.7 cm | 79.7 cm | 6.4 |
- Mean snowfall
- Mean snow depth
Winter by winter
| Winter | Total snowfall | Max depth | First snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 282.4 cm | 168.2 cm | 24 Sept |
| 2024/25 | 287 cm | 123 cm | 13 Sept |
| 2023/24 | 696.8 cm | 245.3 cm | 22 Sept |
| 2022/23 | 414.9 cm | 166.5 cm | 17 Sept |
| 2021/22 | 443.4 cm | 172 cm | 6 Oct |
| 2020/21 | 429.5 cm | 186.2 cm | 4 Aug |
| 2019/20 | 428.5 cm | 199.6 cm | 5 Sept |
| 2018/19 | 571.5 cm | 212.9 cm | 1 Oct |
| 2017/18 | 520.7 cm | 231.8 cm | 2 Sept |
| 2016/17 | 395.6 cm | 150.6 cm | 6 Nov |
- Winter total
- Mean of the winters shown
Best and worst winters
- Best winter: 2023/24 (696.8 cm)
- Worst winter: 2025/26 (282.4 cm)
Klosters vs the Switzerland average
| Resort | Average snowfall per winter |
|---|---|
| Klosters | 447 cm |
| Switzerland average | 446.4 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How much snow does Klosters get in a season?
447 cm on average per winter, measured at mid-mountain over 10 winters.
Which is the snowiest month in Klosters?
January, on the monthly means in the table above.
When does it first snow in Klosters?
The first significant snowfall usually lands in September.
What was the best winter in Klosters?
2023/24, with 696.8 cm of snowfall.
What was the worst winter in Klosters?
2025/26, with 282.4 cm of snowfall.
Does Klosters get more snow than the rest of Switzerland?
Klosters averages 447 cm a winter against 446.4 cm for the resorts we cover in Switzerland.
How much snow is on the pistes in Klosters in December?
79.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in December.
How much snow is on the pistes in Klosters in February?
137.7 cm on average at mid-mountain in February.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: Open-Meteo climate archive