Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
St. Moritz in October
St. Moritz cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 56°F in September, with lows of 32°F (0°C) and about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 32°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Afternoons only reach about 48°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 32°F (0°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (99 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort slips from 68/100 in September to 52/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in St. Moritz in October
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Corviglia
St. Moritz's home ski mountain, reached by funicular from the village, with wide sunny runs and views over the lakes.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Muottas Muragl
A funicular climbs to 2,456 m for a long view down the Upper Engadine and its chain of lakes.
Cresta Run
Natural-ice skeleton run first built in 1885, raced head-first from St. Moritz down toward Celerina.
Leaning Tower of St. Moritz
The 12th-century bell tower of the vanished St. Mauritius church, leaning about 5.5 degrees above the village.
Nearby in October
- Andermatt in October~60 mi · highs 45°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bolzano in October~72 mi · highs 66°F, 3.4 in rain · 10°C (19°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Lucerne in October~82 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Füssen in October~84 mi · highs 57°F, 3.6 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
St. Moritz in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 78. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is St. Moritz in October?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 32°F (0°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in St. Moritz in October?
Some: about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning St. Moritz in October?
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