Temperatures in October
It's cool to moderate in October in Zurich with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zurich 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 Zurich with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 10°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 16°C, with nights close to 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Zurich will be around 14°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 33% 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 Zurich. 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.
Zurich in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
67 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 14 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,3 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Zurich?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Zurich. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Zurich in October
With 26°C, Zurich hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Zurich
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Zurich, 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 Zurich
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Zurich, 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 Zurich.
Daily Snowfall in October in Zurich
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Zurich, 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 Zurich
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Zurich, 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 Zurich Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Zurich, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Zurich Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Zurich, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Zurich per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Zurich, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October for Zurich
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Zurich. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Zurich by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zurich. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
