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Monthey weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Monthey as October approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Monthey includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 12°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Monthey in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 162 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Monthey. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Monthey, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
Data from: Sion, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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
5/10

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