Susten weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

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

In October, Susten generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Susten in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

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 Susten. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Susten, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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.

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 Susten 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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