October weather forecast
Zürich, Switzerland

October sees Zürich entering the heart of autumn with temperatures continuing to decrease. The weather begins to be more unpredictable, with the possibility of early snowfalls. However, the city keeps its charm with the fall foliage contrasted by the start of the early snow falls. The combination of pleasant sunshine and chillier winds make October an intriguing time to experience Zürich weather.

Temperature

A shift in Zürich's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from an enjoyable 18.8°C to a moderate 13.7°C. In the month of October, Zürich records a consistent average low-temperature of 7°C.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Zürich, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 86mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Zürich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.9 days and collects up to 1133mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Zürich. October is the first month it typically snows in Zürich. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 8mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 850mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Zürich, Switzerland, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of October in Zürich, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:06 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:11 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 31. March 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Zürich is 3.3h.

UV index

In Zürich, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.