When to go · Frutigen
Frutigen in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (rainy), heavy winter storms in Jan.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (rainy), heavy winter storms in Jan.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Frutigen's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (clear weather, ski season).
- JanuaryGreatInside Frutigen's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (clear weather, ski season).
- FebruaryGreatInside Frutigen's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (clear weather, ski season).
- JuneGreatInside Frutigen's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (clear weather, ski season).
Weather in October
- FrutigenHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 10 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 Frutigen, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 10
Jan: 8 (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 (rainy), heavy winter storms in Jan.
January: Inside Frutigen's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb (clear weather, ski season).
Frutigen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast