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St. Gallen Weather in October
With daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows of 6°C (43°F), October in St. Gallen brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 112 mm (4.4 in) falls on average.
Rainfall in St. Gallen in October
Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month, with 112 mm (4.4 in) on average. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.
Temperature in St. Gallen in October
Daytime temperatures in St. Gallen reach 14°C (57°F) in October, dropping to 6°C (43°F) at night. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.
Sunshine in St. Gallen in October
You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 100 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and overcast.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for St. Gallen.
St. Gallen Temperature in October
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
42%
Precipitation
112 mm (4.4 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
80%
Sunshine
100 hours
Percentage Sunshine
34%
St. Gallen Weather by Month
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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 St. Gallen in October
Pack for changing conditions in St. Gallen in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
What To Do in St. Gallen in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports9/10
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