Switzerland weather in October

Planning a getaway to Switzerland this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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 moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

During the day the temperature is cold in Ulrichen at 5°C (41°F) and moderate in Chiasso at 17°C (62°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (49°F) in Chiasso and -3°C (26°F) in Ulrichen.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 81mm (3.2 inches) to heavy rainfall in Termine with 216mm (8.5 inches). Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 141 hours of sunlight anticipated in Zermatt. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Switzerland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Switzerland's yearly weather, check out our Switzerland climate page.

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Switzerland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Switzerland

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?

Average weather in Zermatt

In October Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (42°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (26°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Zermatt
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
11°C / 52°F 
1°C / 34°F 
166 hours 
161mm / 6.3" 
16 days 
poor 
6°C / 42°F 
-3°C / 26°F 
141 hours 
144mm / 5.7" 
14 days 
poor 
-1°C / 30°F 
-9°C / 15°F 
95 hours 
166mm / 6.5" 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Zermatt

Average weather in Grindelwald

In October Grindelwald generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grindelwald
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
13°C / 55°F 
3°C / 37°F 
149 hours 
165mm / 6.5" 
16 days 
poor 
8°C / 46°F 
-1°C / 30°F 
103 hours 
143mm / 5.6" 
14 days 
poor 
2°C / 35°F 
-6°C / 21°F 
67 hours 
149mm / 5.9" 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Grindelwald

Average weather in Nendaz

In October Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nendaz
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
15°C / 58°F 
3°C / 38°F 
210 hours 
126mm / 5" 
14 days 
10°C / 50°F 
-1°C / 30°F 
162 hours 
113mm / 4.5" 
13 days 
poor 
3°C / 37°F 
-8°C / 19°F 
98 hours 
129mm / 5.1" 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Nendaz

Average weather in Zürich

In October Zürich generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Zürich
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
20°C / 68°F 
11°C / 51°F 
166 hours 
115mm / 4.5" 
13 days 
15°C / 59°F 
7°C / 45°F 
110 hours 
98mm / 3.8" 
12 days 
9°C / 48°F 
3°C / 37°F 
62 hours 
102mm / 4" 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Zürich

Average weather in Davos

In October Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (29°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Davos
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
13°C / 55°F 
2°C / 36°F 
162 hours 
129mm / 5.1" 
15 days 
poor 
8°C / 47°F 
-2°C / 29°F 
144 hours 
114mm / 4.5" 
14 days 
poor 
2°C / 36°F 
-8°C / 19°F 
105 hours 
120mm / 4.7" 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Davos

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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.

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