Vaud weather in October
Considering a trip to Vaud this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Vaud in October?
Vaud is a region in Switzerland. October in Vaud generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with high precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Taveyannaz at 12°C to moderate in Lausanne at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Lausanne and 1°C in Taveyannaz.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yvonand with an average of 103 mm to high rainfall in Le Brassus with 135 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Villars-sur-Ollon, marking it as the year's driest month. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected in Villars-sur-Ollon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Vaud, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vaud's yearly weather, check out our Vaud climate page.
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Average weather in Villars-sur-Ollon
In October Villars-sur-Ollon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lausanne
In October Lausanne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chateau-d'Oex
In October Chateau-d'Oex generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ollon
In October Ollon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Montreux
In October Montreux generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vaud, in Switzerland.
Is October the best time to visit Vaud?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Vaud with often poor weather in Villars-sur-Ollon.
Generally speaking, August provides tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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