Zinal weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is October a good time to explore Zinal weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of October in Zinal typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -3°C.

Precipitation

Zinal in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 141 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Zinal, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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

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