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Klosters in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Medium; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

KlostersHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °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 Klosters, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9 (better)
Jan: 10
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking)). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.

January: Inside Klosters's best window: Dec–Apr (skiing), Jun–Sep (hiking).

Klosters: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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