Kandersteg weather in October (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Planning a trip to Kandersteg in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Kandersteg generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C.

Kandersteg in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 14 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Kandersteg. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, 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 Kandersteg climate page with graphs.

 

Kandersteg, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (24 KM, 15 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 Kandersteg in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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