When to go · Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). 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:
- DecemberGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
- JanuaryGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
- FebruaryGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
- MarchGreatInside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
Weather in October
- Saas-FeeHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Valais and Engadin, Switzerland · Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, St Moritzfine
The sunniest and driest Alpine valleys; high resorts keep snow into April. Lifts close in May and November.
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 Saas-Fee, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 9
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
January: Inside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
Saas-Fee: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings