Sankt Niklaus weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does October bring to Sankt Niklaus? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Sankt Niklaus typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Sankt Niklaus in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 141 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 Sankt Niklaus. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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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