Sils Maria weather in October (Grisons, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Sils Maria during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Sils Maria generally has 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C.

Sils Maria in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Sils Maria. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sils Maria, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in October and which places have the best weather 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 Sils Maria in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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