Horw weather in October (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

Curious about the October weather in Horw? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Horw typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Horw in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 109 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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, May, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Horw, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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 Horw in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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