Weather in October in Switzerland
Thinking about venturing to Switzerland this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Switzerland in October?
Switzerland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Ulrichen at 5°C and mild in Chiasso at 17°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Chiasso and -3°C in Ulrichen.For specific regional insights in Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 81 mm to heavy rainfall in Termine with 216 mm.Average sunshine
Zermatt enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at Switzerland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Switzerland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Switzerland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Zermatt
In October Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grindelwald
In October Grindelwald generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In October Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zürich
In October Zürich generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Davos
In October Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Is October the best time to visit Switzerland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zermatt, October may not be the ideal time to visit Switzerland.
On average, the best time to visit Switzerland is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Switzerland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland.
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