Sierre weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How does the October weather in Sierre compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Sierre typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 10°C, cooling off to about -1°C at night.

Precipitation

Sierre in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Sierre. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sierre, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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