Susten weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is October a good time to explore Susten weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Susten generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around -2°C.

Precipitation

Susten in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 162 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 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?

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