When to go · Disentis
Disentis in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Late autumn (Oct–Nov) when lifts close and snow is unreliable.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Late autumn (Oct–Nov) when lifts close and snow is unreliable.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Disentis's best window: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking.
- JanuaryGreatInside Disentis's best window: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking.
- FebruaryGreatInside Disentis's best window: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking.
- MarchGreatInside Disentis's best window: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking.
Weather in October
- DisentisHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °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 Disentis, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °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: Listed as a month to avoid: Late autumn (Oct–Nov) when lifts close and snow is unreliable.
January: Inside Disentis's best window: Dec–Mar for ski; Jun–Sep for hiking.
Disentis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings