The weather in October in Sankt Moritz

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Sankt Moritz. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Sankt Moritz, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Daily weather in October for Sankt Moritz

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sankt Moritz. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average temperatures

It's cold in October in Sankt Moritz with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.

Temperature records

With 19°C in 2023, Sankt Moritz reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 134 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 23 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

October weather comparison

  Sankt Moritz New York
Average temperature 8°C 21°C
Max. temperature 10°C 26°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 134 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 16 days 13 days
Total snowfall 23 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 9 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Sankt Moritz with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sankt Moritz is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Sankt Moritz, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Sankt Moritz

Temperature in October in Sankt Moritz over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Sankt Moritz, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Sankt Moritz

Total precipitation in October in Sankt Moritz over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Sankt Moritz

Snowfall in October in Sankt Moritz per year

Daily UV index in October in Sankt Moritz

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Sankt Moritz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sankt Moritz by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sankt Moritz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.