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Crans-Montana in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Switzerland overall
Prices
Medium
Switzerland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Crans-Montana

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Crans-MontanaHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), 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 Crans-Montana, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 13 °C (55 °F)

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 7

    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: Apr–May (variable snow) and Oct–Nov (short daylight).

January: Inside Crans-Montana's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jun–Sep for hiking and golf.

Crans-Montana: 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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