When to go · Arosa
Arosa in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (limited activities), heavy snow in Apr may close some lifts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (limited activities), heavy snow in Apr may close some lifts.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- ArosaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Switzerland overall
- Low
- Prices · Switzerland overall
- Medium
Switzerland overall: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arosa, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (limited activities), heavy snow in Apr may close some lifts.
January: Inside Arosa's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking).
Arosa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings