When to go · Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hike and bike)). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Switzerland overall
Prices: Medium; Switzerland overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSwitzerland month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hike and bike)). 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:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

LenzerheideHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 8 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 Lenzerheide, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hike and bike)). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.

January: Inside Lenzerheide's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hike and bike).

Lenzerheide: 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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