When to go · Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C50°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
MixedSwitzerland month rating
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Weather in October
- Saas-FeeHighs around 10 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 50 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Valais and Engadin, Switzerland · Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, St Moritzfine
The sunniest and driest Alpine valleys; high resorts keep snow into April. Lifts close in May and November.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings