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Arosa in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (limited activities), heavy snow in Apr may close some lifts.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
10°C (50°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Switzerland overall
Prices
Medium
Switzerland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Arosa

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (limited activities), heavy snow in Apr may close some lifts.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ArosaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), 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 Arosa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Jan: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Nov (limited activities), heavy snow in Apr may close some lifts.

January: Inside Arosa's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking).

Arosa: 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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