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Grisons Weather in October

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

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Davos Arosa St. Moritz Samnaun

Planning a getaway to Grisons, Switzerland this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Grisons in October

Grisons, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. October in Grisons generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Sta Maria Val Müstair at 6°C (43°F) and mild in Verdabbio at 12°C (54°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Verdabbio and -4°C (25°F) in Sta Maria Val Müstair.

To explore the conditions in Grisons, Switzerland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Müstair with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Selma with 156 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Davos gets around 144 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Grisons in October

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

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 Grisons

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

Temperature range in Grisons (October)

Precipitation variation in Grisons (October)

Davos

In October Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
144 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Davos →

Arosa

In October Arosa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
144 hours
105 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arosa →

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 →

Samnaun

In October Samnaun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Samnaun →

Disentis

In October Disentis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
119 hours
73 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Disentis →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Davos 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Arosa 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
St. Moritz 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Samnaun 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Disentis 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Lenzerheide 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

Grisons weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Grisons, Switzerland in October. The popular destination of Davos averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Grisons, Switzerland during October range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Davos.

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

Grisons, Switzerland sees substantial snow/rainfall in October. Davos typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Grisons, Switzerland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Davos.

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