Champex weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Champex as October approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Champex usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Champex in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Champex. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Champex, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (22 KM, 14 Miles).

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

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