Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
50°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Zermatt
Switzerland · Europe
Cold days and some sun. Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
50°F
Lows around 36°F
Precipitation
13 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
8 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 45° and nights feel near 34°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
2 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 49°F, easing to about 45°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain23%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday48°F
Rain27%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon49°F
Rain30%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening45°F
Rain26%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 15 | 3.6 | 12 | 6.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 31 | 17 | 3.0 | 11 | 7.9 | 70 |
| Mar | 37 | 24 | 3.9 | 13 | 9.3 | 71 |
| Apr | 44 | 31 | 5.5 | 15 | 10.4 | 76 |
| May | 52 | 39 | 7.4 | 19 | 10.9 | 80 |
| Jun | 62 | 47 | 7.1 | 20 | 11.9 | 78 |
| Jul | 66 | 50 | 7.4 | 19 | 12.5 | 77 |
| Aug | 66 | 50 | 7.2 | 19 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Sep | 59 | 43 | 5.3 | 16 | 9.6 | 82 |
| Oct | 50 | 36 | 5.4 | 13 | 8.0 | 82 |
| Nov | 37 | 24 | 6.3 | 14 | 6.4 | 78 |
| Dec | 29 | 17 | 4.1 | 13 | 6.0 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology