Horgen weather in October (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Is October a good time to explore Horgen weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Horgen includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Horgen in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 110 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Horgen climate page with graphs.

 

Horgen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (13 KM, 8 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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