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

Curious about the climate in Lichtensteig this October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, Lichtensteig usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Lichtensteig in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 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 Lichtensteig climate page with graphs.

 

Lichtensteig, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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.

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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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