St. Moritz weather in October (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the weather in St. Moritz usually fare in October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, St. Moritz usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°C.

Precipitation

St. Moritz in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 140 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit St. Moritz. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, 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 St. Moritz climate page with graphs.

 

St. Moritz, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in St. Moritz.

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