When to go · St. Moritz
St. Moritz in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing). 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) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing). 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 St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in October
- St. MoritzHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °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 St. Moritz, 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: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 6 (better)
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 and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
January: Inside St. Moritz's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking and lake walks; late Dec–Mar for skiing.
St. Moritz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings