When to go · Laax

Laax in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mid-Oct to mid-Dec (lifts and many businesses shut), plus the Christmas and February school-holiday peaks if you dislike crowds.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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

AvoidBest and avoid months for Laax

Listed as a month to avoid: Mid-Oct to mid-Dec (lifts and many businesses shut), plus the Christmas and February school-holiday peaks if you dislike crowds.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

LaaxHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °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 Laax, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °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
Jan: 9
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Mid-Oct to mid-Dec (lifts and many businesses shut), plus the Christmas and February school-holiday peaks if you dislike crowds.

January: Inside Laax's best window: Dec–Apr for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking, biking and lake swimming.

Laax: 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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