St. Moritz

Engadine Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Engadine, Switzerland in October.

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St. Moritz Pontresina Scuol Silvaplana

Planning a journey to the Engadine, Switzerland this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Engadine in October

The Engadine, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. October in the Engadine generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in St. Moritz.

For specific regional insights in the Engadine, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Scuol with an average of 97 mm (3.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Silvaplana with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. St. Moritz receives about 140 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore the Engadine by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Engadine — and find the best time to visit. (based on St. Moritz)

January-6°C (21°F) February-4°C (25°F) March0°C (32°F) April3°C (37°F) May8°C (46°F) This monthJune13°C (55°F) July16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October6°C (43°F) November0°C (32°F) December-5°C (23°F)
Best Time to Visit the Engadine →

Best Places to Visit in the Engadine in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Engadine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Engadine

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Engadine, Switzerland?

Temperature range in the Engadine (October)

Precipitation variation in the Engadine (October)

St. Moritz

In October St. Moritz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
140 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in St. Moritz →

Pontresina

In October Pontresina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
140 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pontresina →

Scuol

In October Scuol generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
144 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Scuol →

Silvaplana

In October Silvaplana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
140 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Silvaplana →

Celerina

In October Celerina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
140 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Celerina →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Engadine, in Switzerland.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Engadine in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St. Moritz 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Pontresina 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Scuol 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Silvaplana 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Celerina 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Samedan 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)

The Engadine weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Engadine, Switzerland in October?

October in the Engadine, Switzerland brings poor weather. In St. Moritz, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in the Engadine, Switzerland in October?

Average temperatures in the Engadine, Switzerland during October range from a nighttime low near -3°C (27°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in St. Moritz.

Does the Engadine, Switzerland get a lot of snow/rain in October?

the Engadine, Switzerland sees substantial snow/rainfall in October. St. Moritz typically averages about 126 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Engadine, Switzerland?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Engadine, Switzerland due to the typically poor weather in St. Moritz.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in St. Moritz.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Engadine.

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