Temperatures in October
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sankt Moritz in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Sankt Moritz with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 8°C, with nights close to 1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sankt Moritz will be around 7°C, with nights close to 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 134 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 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.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Sankt Moritz. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sankt Moritz in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
8°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
10°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
134 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 14 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
23 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
9 days | 0 days | |
September
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.
Is October a good time to visit Sankt Moritz?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Sankt Moritz. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sankt Moritz in October
With 19°C, Sankt Moritz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -8°C to a high of 7°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Sankt Moritz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Sankt Moritz, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Sankt Moritz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Sankt Moritz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Sankt Moritz.
Daily Snowfall in October in Sankt Moritz
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Sankt Moritz, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
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.
Temperature in October in Sankt Moritz Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Sankt Moritz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Sankt Moritz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Sankt Moritz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Sankt Moritz per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Sankt Moritz, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October for Sankt Moritz
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Average Weather in Sankt Moritz by Month
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