Montana weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Montana in October? Check the weather first! This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

October in Montana generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Montana in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Montana, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (14 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

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?

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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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