Saint Moritz weather in October (Switzerland)

How does the weather in Saint Moritz usually fare in October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In October, Saint Moritz usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Saint Moritz in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 140 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Moritz. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Moritz climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Moritz, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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