When to go · Zermatt
Zermatt in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (lifts and many hotels closed), late Oct–early Dec.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Zermatt
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (lifts and many hotels closed), late Oct–early Dec.
Weather in October
- ZermattHighs around 12 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °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