Switzerland Weather in October: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In October, Switzerland experiences cool temperatures with an average high of 17.9°C (64.3°F) and an average low of 8.1°C (46.6°F). The average precipitation is 3.16mm (0.12 inches), with a 54.8% chance of rain. The average wind speed is 13.3 km/h (8.3 mph), and the average humidity is 80.5%. October is a transitional month in Switzerland, marking the shift from the mild conditions of late summer to the colder weather of early winter. The Swiss Alps begin to see the first significant snowfall of the season, making October an ideal time for skiers and snowboarders to visit. In the lower-lying areas of the country, including cities like Geneva and Zurich, temperatures remain relatively mild, with highs in the upper teens Celsius (mid-60s Fahrenheit) and lows in the single digits Celsius (around 50 degrees Fahrenheit). Precipitation levels are moderate, with an average of 3.16mm (0.12 inches) of rain expected throughout the month. Travelers can expect around 17 days with some form of precipitation, and there is a 23.3% chance that the sky will be at least partly cloudy.
What is the temperature in Switzerland in October?
In Switzerland in October the average air temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F). The outside temperature in Switzerland feels like 12.3°C (54.2°F) on a typical October day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 17.9°C (64.3°F) and feels like 17.9°C (64.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 8.1°C (46.6°F) which feels like 7.7°C (45.8°F).
How hot is Switzerland in October?
The hot temperature in October in Switzerland rises to 25.6°C (78.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 80.5% humidity. During hottest days of October it feels like 25.6 °C (78.1°F). The average maximum temp in Switzerland is 17.9°C (78.1°F) during day time in October.
How cold is Switzerland in October?
The coldest temp in Switzerland in October drops to 2°C (35.6°F) during the cold nights. With 13.3km/h (8.3mph) winds and 80.5% humidity it feels like -0.4°C (31.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F) during night time in October.
Does it rain in Switzerland in October?
Yes, it rains for 17 days in Switzerland in October averaging 3.16 mm of precipitation. There is a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of October in Switzerland.
How much does it rain in Switzerland throughout October?
The average precipitation level throughout October in Switzerland is 3.16 mm (0.12 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 17 days out of the entire month.
Is Switzerland windy in October?
The average speed of wind in Switzerland during October is 13.3km/h (8.3mph) and average windgust is 30.2km/h (18.8mph). On some days in October wind can reach up to 26.4km/h (16.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Switzerland in October?
Most days of October the wind is blowing from South direction in Switzerland.
What are the humidity levels in Switzerland in October?
The average humidity levels in Switzerland in October are 80.5%. Daily humidity levels in Switzerland range from 62.7% to 94.1% during October.
How many hours of daylight are there in Switzerland in October?
There are 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight on average in Switzerland in October. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Switzerland in October is at 7:43:24 and the sunset is at 18:36:46.
What is the cloud coverage in Switzerland in October?
Clouds cover 65.5% of the sky on average throughout October in Switzerland. The cloud coverage ranges from 1.4% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in October in Switzerland?
The average UV index in Switzerland is 4.9 in October. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Switzerland in October?
The average solar radiation is 105.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Switzerland during October. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 22.3 W/m2 to 169.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during October in Switzerland?
The average solar energy during October in Switzerland is 9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.1 MJ/m2, to 14.6 MJ/m2 during October.
Are there severe weather risks in Switzerland in October?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Switzerland in October.
What is the air pressure in Switzerland in October?
On average the air pressure in Switzerland in October is 1014.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 985.5 mb to 1027.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Switzerland in October?
The average daylight visibility in Switzerland in October is 12.5 km (7.7 miles).
What is the dew point in Switzerland in October?
The average dew point in Switzerland during October is 8.8°C (47.9°F).
Where is the data for Switzerland climate in October coming from?
The climate data for Switzerland in October is collected from the following weather stations.
- PLAFFEIEN, SZ
- BERN ZOLLIKOFEN, SZ
- GRENCHEN, SZ
- KOPPIGEN, SZ
- MUEHLEBERG, SZ
- LANGNAU IE, SZ
- DW3695 Thun CH