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Sion weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Sion in October? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During October, Sion usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Sion in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 162 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Sion. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sion, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58%  

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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