Weather in October in Canton of Valais
Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Valais in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canton of Valais in October?
Canton of Valais is a region in Switzerland. October in Canton of Valais generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Ulrichen at 5°C and mild in Torgon at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Torgon and -3°C in Ulrichen.To explore the conditions in Canton of Valais in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Bourg-Saint-Pierre with an average of 107 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Simplon Dorf with 176 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 hours of sunlight expected in Zermatt. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Canton of Valais's conditions throughout the year, check out our Canton of Valais climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Valais's climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Valais?
Zermatt
In October Zermatt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In October Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saas-Fee
In October Saas-Fee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Crans-Montana
In October Crans-Montana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Verbier
In October Verbier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Valais, in Switzerland.
Is October the best time to visit Canton of Valais?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Valais with often poor weather in Zermatt.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Valais is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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