SeasonMapGstaad weather in October
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October in Gstaad: cool, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Gstaad · #1362 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Gstaad in October
Other months in Gstaad
Gstaad's forum has a thread specifically for visitors who aren't skiing, which tells you something useful: regulars point non-skiers toward the fondue hikes and the valley's hiking trails, with the Château-d'Oex hot air balloon festival a genuine draw if your January dates happen to overlap it.
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Gstaad climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 124 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 cm / 3.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gstaad in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAutumn holidays in Switzerland, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gstaad's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGstaad's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gstaad in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Walking season and alpine dairies
15 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe summer lifts and the alp dairies open together in the middle of June. The high pastures are worked and sell their own cheese at the door until the herds come down in autumn. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gstaad — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gstaad?
Gstaad in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Gstaad?
- October in Gstaad: cool, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gstaad on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Gstaad in October?
- In October, Gstaad averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 4.1°C, with about 123.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gstaad in October?
- Gstaad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in October.
- Does it snow in Gstaad in October?
- Gstaad sees roughly 9.6 cm of snowfall in October.
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — October
Within 300 km: Interlaken's Lake steamers on summer timetable on 9 May – 11 Oct, and Bern's Rendez-vous Bundesplatz on 17 Oct – 21 Nov.