AI-generatedAndermatt at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 1,980 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,441 m
Climate in Andermatt
Andermatt has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Andermatt is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Best for skiing: November – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:4118:41
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:23–08:23 · evening 18:00–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 19:00–19:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Andermatt in October?
In October, Andermatt is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 136 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:41 – 18:41
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Andermatt
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Andermatt, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Andermatt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Andermatt: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Andermatt has about 14 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Andermatt
How breezy and how cloudy Andermatt is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Andermatt typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Andermatt: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Andermatt
When Andermatt is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Andermatt has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 21 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 42 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 2,000 m, the ski season usually runs Nov – Apr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Andermatt
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in August (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | −2° | −9° | 2.8 h | 14 | 127 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 0° | −8° | 3.4 h | 13 | 115 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 3° | −5° | 4.4 h | 16 | 131 |
| AprilApr | 14 | 7° | −1° | 4.7 h | 16 | 140 |
| MayMay | 33 | 11° | 3° | 4.8 h | 21 | 199 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 17° | 8° | 5.8 h | 20 | 221 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 19° | 10° | 6.4 h | 20 | 229 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 19° | 10° | 5.9 h | 18 | 230 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 15° | 6° | 5.2 h | 16 | 169 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 10° | 2° | 3.8 h | 14 | 136 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 3° | −4° | 2.5 h | 15 | 145 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | −1° | −8° | 2.3 h | 15 | 139 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.64° N, 8.59° E · 1,441 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Andermatt
The best time to visit Andermatt is from July to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is August with 230 mm.
Andermatt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Andermatt in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–11 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Andermatt in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Andermatt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Andermatt in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–0 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Andermatt for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Andermatt
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Andermatt: score 61 against 30. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 6 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 61better |
| Day high | 10° | 19° |
| Night low | 2° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 20 |
| Rainfall | 136 mmbetter | 229 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,000 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Andermatt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January-2° · 3 h
In January, Andermatt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 127 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in January12February0° · 3 h
In February, Andermatt is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 115 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in February10March3° · 4 h
In March, Andermatt is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 16 days, totalling 131 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in March14April7° · 5 h
In April, Andermatt is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 140 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in April33May11° · 5 h
In May, Andermatt is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 199 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in May59June17° · 6 h
In June, Andermatt is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 221 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in June61July19° · 6 h
In July, Andermatt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 229 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in July60August19° · 6 h
In August, Andermatt is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 230 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in August55September15° · 5 h
In September, Andermatt is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 169 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in September30October10° · 4 h
In October, Andermatt is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 136 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in October8November3° · 3 h
In November, Andermatt is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 145 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
Andermatt in November7December-1° · 2 h
In December, Andermatt is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 139 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andermatt.
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Andermatt vs. Grindelwald
In October Grindelwald has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 30). During the day Grindelwald is 3 °C warmer than Andermatt.
| in October | Andermatt | Grindelwald |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Andermatt ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Thun14°55
- 30AndermattThis page10°30
Planning a trip to Andermatt
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Andermatt in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Andermatt has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 6 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −1 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 850 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Andermatt
When is the best time to visit Andermatt?
The best time to visit Andermatt is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Andermatt?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Andermatt?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is August with 230 mm. The driest month is February with 115 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Andermatt get?
Andermatt gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Andermatt in?
Andermatt uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Andermatt?
A nonstop flight from London to Andermatt takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Andermatt?
Andermatt has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93 (Ski), May half-term 38, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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