What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in October?

In October, Chamonix averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 144 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm.

Chamonix vs Zermatt in October

Zermatt is the better pick in October — 51 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zermatt is cool, soaked, clean air, while Chamonix is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chamonix vs Zermatt — October climate, side by side

	🇫🇷 Chamonix	🇨🇭 Zermatt
Comfort score	33/100 (F)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	14°C	10°C
Avg high / low	15° / 6°	12° / 3°
Rainfall	144 mm	160 mm
Rainy days	13	13
Humidity	82%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	29	29

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chamonix 🇫🇷 Francecool, rainy, clean air · best January33
Zermatt 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, soaked, clean air · best January51

Chamonix vs Zermatt in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chamonix or Zermatt?: Zermatt is the better pick in October — 51 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zermatt is cool, soaked, clean air, while Chamonix is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Zermatt in October?: In October, Chamonix averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 144 mm of rain; Zermatt averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm.