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

In October, Zermatt averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm of rain; Zürich averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 89 mm.

Zermatt vs Zürich in October

Zürich is the better pick in October — 73 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zürich is cool, rainy, clean air, while Zermatt is cool, soaked, clean air.

Zermatt vs Zürich — October climate, side by side

	🇨🇭 Zermatt	🇨🇭 Zürich
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	14°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	160 mm	89 mm
Rainy days	13	10
Humidity	82%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	29	48

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

Month by month

Zermatt 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, soaked, clean air · best January51
Zürich 🇨🇭 Switzerlandcool, rainy, clean air · best June73

Zermatt vs Zürich in October — FAQ

Is October better in Zermatt or Zürich?: Zürich is the better pick in October — 73 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zürich is cool, rainy, clean air, while Zermatt is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Zermatt vs Zürich in October?: In October, Zermatt averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm of rain; Zürich averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 89 mm.