When to go · Andermatt
Andermatt in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails). 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:
- DecemberGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
- JanuaryGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
- FebruaryGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
- MarchGreatInside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
Weather in October
- AndermattHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 7 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 Andermatt, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
January: Inside Andermatt's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing, Jun–Sep for hiking and mountain‑bike trails.
Andermatt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings