Maloja weather in October (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the October weather in Maloja compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Maloja includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Maloja in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Maloja. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maloja, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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