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Switzerland in October

A solid time to go

Autumn colours by lakes

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Daytime high

14°C

57°F

Overnight low

6°C

43°F

Rainfall

65 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

low

quiet

Prices

low

value window

What to expect in Switzerland in October

October brings cool weather to Switzerland, with daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and overnight lows near 6°C (43°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 65 mm of rainfall on average. Autumn colours by lakes.

October is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs July–August, December–February, for context.

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