When to go · Verbier
Verbier in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr 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 Verbier's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside Verbier's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Verbier's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Verbier's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing.
Weather in October
- VerbierHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 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 Verbier, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Night low
Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8 (better)
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). Across Switzerland: Autumn larches in the Engadin and Valais; lifts close from mid-month.
January: Inside Verbier's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing.
Verbier: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings