When to go · Kandersteg

Kandersteg in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May and Oct–Dec (much of the village closes).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Medium; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kandersteg

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May and Oct–Dec (much of the village closes).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

KanderstegHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 11 days

Switzerland overall: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kandersteg, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May and Oct–Dec (much of the village closes).

January: Inside Kandersteg's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing and sledding.

Kandersteg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.