Orsières weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Orsières this October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Orsières includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Orsières in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Orsières, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (24 KM, 15 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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

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