October verdict

Switzerland in October

Weather score27Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.

Zurich, Switzerland, Switzerland travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

87mm

Sun

4.4h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

27

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October10°C average high

October is close to Switzerland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October87mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of Switzerland's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October4.4 hours average sun

October sits close to Switzerland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October0°C average sea

October is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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October27 weather score

October scores below Switzerland's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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