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Saas-Fee Weather in October

October in Saas-Fee brings low temperatures around 7°C (45°F) during the day, dropping to -2°C (28°F) at night, with quite a bit of snow/rainfall expected, averaging around 166 mm (6.5 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Saas-Fee in October

You can expect snow/rain on around 14 days based on historical patterns, with 166 mm (6.5 in) average for the month. When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Saas-Fee in October

Saas-Fee in October gets highs of 7°C (45°F) during the day and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. With lows of -2°C (28°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

Sunshine in Saas-Fee in October

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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Saas-Fee Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C (28°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C (45°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 166 mm (6.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 65% *  
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Saas-Fee typically drop from around 15°C (59°F) at the start of October to approximately 11°C (52°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 2°C (36°F) to 7°C (45°F).

Average temperatures in October

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in October

Historical weather for Saas-Fee in October

Browse day-by-day weather records for Saas-Fee spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Saas-Fee historical weather extremes in October

According to our 49 years of weather records for Saas-Fee, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2025.

  • On October 28, 2012, Saas-Fee saw its coldest October day with temperatures maxing out at -2°C (28°F).
  • The coldest night in October in Saas-Fee was on October 14, 1997, with a minimum of -16°C (3°F).
  • The wettest day in October Saas-Fee was on October 29, 2018 with 57 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation.

Best Places in Switzerland in October

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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).

What to Wear in Saas-Fee in October

Cold weather calls for smart layering in October. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Saas-Fee in October

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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