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 arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to an icy 4.5°C (40.1°F). Throughout October, an average low-temperature of -2.4°C (27.7°F) is expected.Humidity
In Zermatt, the average relative humidity in October is 84%.Rainfall
In Zermatt, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Zermatt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 991mm (39.02") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Zermatt are January through December. In Zermatt, in October, during 5.5 snowfall days, 263mm (10.35") of snow is typically accumulated. In Zermatt, during the entire year, snow falls for 113.3 days and aggregates up to 3425mm (134.84") of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Zermatt is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 19:08 CEST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:16 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
The average sunshine in October in Zermatt is 5.4h.UV index
January through May, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Zermatt?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Zermatt?
How high is the UV index in October in Zermatt?
Average temperature in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in October: 4.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: -2.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°C).
Average pressure in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average pressure in October: 1018.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in October: 8.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (82%).
Average rainfall in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in October: 106mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (137mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (30mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in October: 263mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (867mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in October: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in October: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in October
Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average visibility in October: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May and November (6km).
Zermatt, Switzerland
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