Zermatt weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Zermatt in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Zermatt generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C.

Zermatt in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 141 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

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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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 Zermatt 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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