St. Gallen weather in October (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

How does the October weather in St. Gallen compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, October in St. Gallen includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

St. Gallen in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 100 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

St. Gallen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

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?

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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