When to go · Riederalp-Bettmeralp
Riederalp-Bettmeralp in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: late Oct–early Jun (cable cars limited, bus off‑season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: late Oct–early Jun (cable cars limited, bus off‑season).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
- JanuaryGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
- FebruaryGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
- MarchGreatInside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
Weather in October
- Riederalp-BettmeralpHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 8 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 Riederalp-Bettmeralp, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
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: late Oct–early Jun (cable cars limited, bus off‑season).
January: Inside Riederalp-Bettmeralp's best window: Jun–Sep (summer), Dec–Mar (winter).
Riederalp-Bettmeralp: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings