When to go · Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
- JanuaryGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
- FebruaryGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
- MarchGreatInside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
Weather in October
- Crans-MontanaHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 7 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 Crans-Montana, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).
January: Inside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.
Crans-Montana: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings