Lausanne weather in October (Vaud, Switzerland)

How is October weather typically in Lausanne? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During October, Lausanne usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 15°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Lausanne in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lausanne, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lausanne.

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