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Saillon weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Saillon in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Saillon typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Saillon in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 162 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Saillon. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saillon climate page with graphs.

 

Saillon, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
Data from: Sion, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

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

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