Obwalden weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Obwalden this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Obwalden in October?
Obwalden is a region in Switzerland. October in Obwalden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 10°C in Frutt to 12°C in Sarnen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Sarnen and 1°C in Frutt.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Giswil with an average of 139 mm to high rainfall in Engelberg with 145 mm. The city Engelberg usually sees around 109 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Obwalden for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Obwalden climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Obwalden?
Engelberg
In October Engelberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sarnen
In October Sarnen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Frutt
In October Frutt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Flüeli
In October Flüeli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Giswil
In October Giswil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly 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 Obwalden, in Switzerland.
Is October the best time to visit Obwalden?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Engelberg, October may not be the ideal time to visit Obwalden.
Generally speaking, September provides unpleasant weather in Engelberg.
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