Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Andermatt in October
Andermatt cools off: highs slip to 45°F (7°C), from 54°F in September, with lows of 31°F (0°C) and about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 45°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (122 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Afternoons only reach about 45°F (7°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.8 in (122 mm) across the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Comfort slips from 62/100 in September to 46/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 45°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Andermatt in October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Nätschen
Sunny ski area and railway halt on the Oberalp line above Andermatt, part of the linked SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun.
Teufelsbrücke
The Devil's Bridge spans the Reuss in the Schöllenen Gorge, a short way below Andermatt on the old Gotthard route.
Gemsstock
Cable cars climb from the village to 2,961 m, serving steep north-facing runs and a viewing platform over the Alps.
Andermatt station
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn station where the Glacier Express stops between Zermatt and the Oberalp climb.
Nearby in October
- Lucerne in October~33 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
- Interlaken in October~34 mi · highs 61°F, 4.2 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zurich in October~53 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Zermatt in October~57 mi · highs 50°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Andermatt in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Andermatt?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 71. Expect highs of 45°F (7°C) and 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Andermatt in October?
Average highs are 45°F (7°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Andermatt in October?
Yes: about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 57.6 in (1464 mm).
What should I pack for Andermatt in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 45°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Andermatt in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.