When to go · Samedan
Samedan in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar). 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
- SamedanHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °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 Samedan, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °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: 8
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
January: Inside Samedan's best window: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar.
Samedan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings