Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Zermatt in October
Zermatt cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 58°F in September, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (72 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 76/100 in September to 60/100.
- Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Zermatt in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Chez Vrony
Long-running mountain restaurant in the hamlet of Findeln, on the Sunnegga slopes, with a terrace facing the Matterhorn.
Why now October scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sunnegga
Sunny plateau at 2,288 m reached by an underground funicular from the village, with gentle slopes and a classic Matterhorn view.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Europe's highest cable-car station at 3,883 m on the Klein Matterhorn, with a glacier palace and summit viewing platform.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Hinterdorf
The old quarter of dark larch barns and granaries raised on stone slabs to keep out mice, a few lanes behind the main street.
Nearby in October
- Interlaken in October~47 mi · highs 61°F, 4.2 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Andermatt in October~57 mi · highs 45°F, 4.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in October~76 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Zurich in October~101 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,251 m to Zermatt's ~1,672 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.
Zermatt in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Zermatt?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 84. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. Our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends Dec – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Zermatt in October?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Zermatt in October?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.2 in (946 mm).
What should I pack for Zermatt in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Zermatt in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.