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Jungfrau Region Weather in October

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

Thinking about venturing to the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Jungfrau Region in October

The Jungfrau Region, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. October in the Jungfrau Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Gimmelwald to 10°C (50°F) in Interlaken. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Interlaken and -2°C (28°F) in Gimmelwald.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Interlaken with an average of 134 mm (5.3 in) to high rainfall in Grindelwald with 143 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Grindelwald, you can expect around 103 hours of sunlight in October, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore the Jungfrau Region by month

Best Places to Visit in the Jungfrau Region in October

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

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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 Jungfrau Region

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

Temperature range in the Jungfrau Region (October)

Precipitation variation in the Jungfrau Region (October)

Grindelwald

In October Grindelwald 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
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
103 hours
67 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Interlaken

In October Interlaken generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
103 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Wengen

In October Wengen 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
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
103 hours
67 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Lauterbrunnen

In October Lauterbrunnen 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
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
103 hours
67 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Mürren

In October Mürren 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
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
103 hours
67 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Interlaken 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Lauterbrunnen 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Grindelwald 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Wengen 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Mürren 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Gimmelwald 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

The Jungfrau Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in October?

October in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland brings poor weather. In Grindelwald, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland in October?

Daytime temperatures in Grindelwald peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in October, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

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

Grindelwald typically receives notable snow/rainfall in October, about 143 mm (5.6 in) on average across the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Grindelwald, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Jungfrau Region, Switzerland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Grindelwald.

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