Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The commencement of October includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) in September to a chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F). Grindelwald's nighttime temperature in October drops to an average of -1.7°C (28.9°F).Humidity
In Grindelwald, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in October is 86%.Rainfall
In Grindelwald, in October, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. In Grindelwald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.7 days and collects up to 934mm (36.77") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Grindelwald, during October, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of snow. In Grindelwald, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.4 days and aggregates up to 2150mm (84.65") of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 19:07 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:13 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.
Sunshine
In Grindelwald, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in October translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are October temperatures in Grindelwald?
What is the average humidity in October in Grindelwald?
How much does it rain in Grindelwald in October?
How much does it snow in Grindelwald in October?
How many hours of daylight does Grindelwald have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Grindelwald?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Grindelwald?
How many hours of sunshine does Grindelwald have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October in Grindelwald?
Average temperature in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in October: 7.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: -1.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).
Average pressure in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average pressure in October: 1018.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in October: 7.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average humidity in October: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
Average rainfall in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in October: 60mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (50mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in October: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in October: 74mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (423mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in October: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in October: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in October: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in October
Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Average visibility in October: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, October, November and December (7km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5km).
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