Zermatt Weather in October

What's the weather like in Zermatt (Valais) in October 2024?

The climate in Zermatt during October can be summarized as cool and wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Zermatt and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

Zermatt weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.9°C 37.2°F
Nightly temperature -1.7°C 28.9°F
Average temperature 0.6°C 33.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 129 mm 5.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zermatt with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Zermatt

Zermatt average temperature in October

October rainfall

Zermatt average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Zermatt average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Zermatt in October 2024.

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Zermatt weather stats

Zermatt weather statistics
Hottest month: July 9°C 48.2°F
Driest month: February 117mm 4.6ins
Sunniest month: July 8hrs
Coldest month: January -5.6°C 21.9°F
Wettest month: August 173mm 6.8ins
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