Gruyères weather in October (Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland)

How does the October weather in Gruyères compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Gruyères includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Gruyères in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 112 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gruyères, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (27 KM, 17 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?

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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