Herisau weather in October (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Herisau look like in October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Herisau includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 14°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Herisau in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 100 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers 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 Herisau climate page with graphs.

 

Herisau, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 100 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: St. Gallen, Switzerland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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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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