Zermatt in October
Autumn larches
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Zermatt — with trade-offs.
October has golden larches and quiet trails before the off-season.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 1–11°C
- Cool, around 11°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$$
- Lower rates.
+Golden larches and quiet trails.
–Some hotels close.
My tip for October
The larch forests are best in mid-October.
- Hiking
- Fall colors
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Zermatt, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Zermatt in October
In October Zermatt averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with about 57 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Average low
- 1°C
- 34°F
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Zermatt, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Zermatt in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Zermatt?
- October is a reasonable month in Zermatt — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Zermatt overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Golden larches and quiet trails. The main downside: Some hotels close.
- What is the weather like in Zermatt in October?
- Average highs are around 11°C and lows around 1°C. Expect about 57 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Cool, around 11°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Zermatt crowded in October?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Zermatt in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Lower rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Zermatt?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (October ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.
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Golden larches and quiet trails.
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