Ernen weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Ernen in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Ernen typically includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Ernen in October usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ernen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (35 KM, 22 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.

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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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