Switzerland in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Switzerland in october 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of october for most popular cities in Switzerland. These datas are probabilities for the month of october from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in october in Zurich
tolerable weather 12.5cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Fog
34% of time
30%
16%
11%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
24%
13%
12%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
22%
15%
12%
Weather at 3am
45°F
31%
27%
18%
14%
Where to go in Switzerland in october?
Where to go in Switzerland in october: destination map
Where to go in each region in october?
| Central Switzerland (Lucerne, Schwyz, Andermatt...) | 49°F to 61°F | 5 à 8 days | tolerable weather* |
| Eastern Switzerland (Davos, Kreuzlingen, Saint Moritz...) | 41°F to 61°F | 5 à 8 days | very bad weather* |
| Espace Mittelland (Fribourg, Bern, Interlaken...) | 49°F to 61°F | 4 à 8 days | very bad weather* |
| Lake Geneva region of Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux...) | 43°F to 63°F | 4 à 9 days | very bad weather* |
| Nordwestschweiz (Basel, Aarau, Wohlen...) | 59°F to 61°F | 6 à 7 days | tolerable weather* |
| Ticino (Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona...) | 47°F to 63°F | 4 à 9 days | very bad weather |
| Zurich (Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten...) | 59°F to 61°F | 4 à 5 days | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in Switzerland in october when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Switzerland in october ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
Although it is not perfect the weather in Switzerland that month is, on average, good in Lugano. I allows to savor tour in this area. And even why not take a little time to enjoy the weather for... just be relax!
If you do not go for the sun or the beach, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Lucerne, Zurich, Montreux, Fribourg, Lausanne, Bern, Basel and Geneva have a ok but correct weather for it in october. Eventually, we advise you to avoid you get in the cities of Sion, Interlaken, Zermatt and Davos in october because the climate is rather bad.
Climate in Switzerland in october
Climate in Zurich in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Zurich is 52°F (maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 43°F). The climate is fairly fresh in that locality in this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. With 3in over 4 days, you will experience some showers during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, october is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this locality in Switzerland.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 10:54 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Basel in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Basel is 54°F (maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is relatively cold in that locality in the month of october, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 3.9in over 6 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, the month of october is okay (but not good month) for traveling there.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 10:54 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bern in october
In october, the mean temperature in Bern is 50°F (maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is fairly fresh in that locality in this month, but it is endurable when dressing warm. With 3in over 5 days, rain may occur for your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, october is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area in Switzerland.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||
| Length of day | 10:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Davos in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is rather cool in that locality in october, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. With 5in over 7 days, rain may occur for your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 10:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fribourg in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Fribourg is 50°F (maximum temperature is 61°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is quite cool in this city in this month, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. With 5.3in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your stay. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, the month of october is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 10:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Switzerland in october
| Zurich in october | tolerable weather |
| Basel in october | tolerable weather |
| Bern in october | very bad weather |
| Davos in october | very bad weather |
| Fribourg in october | very bad weather |
| Geneva in october | very bad weather |
| Lausanne in october | tolerable weather |
| Lucerne in october | tolerable weather |
| Lugano in october | very bad weather |
| Aarau in october | very bad weather |
| Andermatt in october | very bad weather |
| Bellinzona in october | very bad weather |
| Interlaken in october | very bad weather |
| Kloten in october | tolerable weather |
| Kreuzlingen in october | tolerable weather |
| Locarno in october | very bad weather |
| Montreux in october | very bad weather |
| Morges in october | tolerable weather |
| Morgins in october | very bad weather |
| Saint Moritz in october | very bad weather |
| Schwyz in october | very bad weather |
| Sion in october | very bad weather |
| Winterthur in october | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Switzerland in october:
Weather data for Switzerland in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Switzerland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Switzerland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Switzerland.