AI-generatedChampéry at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 1,630 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,048 m
Climate in Champéry
Champéry has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Champéry is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Champéry
The best time to visit Champéry is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 173 mm of precipitation.
Champéry through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Champéry in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Champéry in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Champéry in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Champéry in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:4818:48
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 07:29–08:29 · evening 18:08–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:29 · evening 19:07–19:19
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.
October in Champéry compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Champéry in October?
In October, Champéry is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Champéry.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:48 – 18:48
- 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
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Champéry
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Champéry: score 69 against 51. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 116 mmbetter | 126 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Champéry month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 2.6 h
In January, Champéry is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 124 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in January15February4° · 3.7 h
In February, Champéry is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 106 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in February26March8° · 5.0 h
In March, Champéry is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 113 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in March47April12° · 5.9 h
In April, Champéry is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in April61May17° · 6.2 h
In May, Champéry is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in May65June21° · 7.1 h
In June, Champéry is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in June67July23° · 7.4 h
In July, Champéry is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 173 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in July68August22° · 6.9 h
In August, Champéry is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in August69September18° · 5.8 h
In September, Champéry is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in September51October13° · 4.3 h
In October, Champéry is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in October11November7° · 2.7 h
In November, Champéry is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 132 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in November8December2° · 2.2 h
In December, Champéry is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 141 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Champéry.
Champéry in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Champéry
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 (−7°), the warmest in July (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° | −7° | 2.6 h | 14 | 124 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 4° | −6° | 3.7 h | 12 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 8° | −3° | 5.0 h | 14 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 12° | 0° | 5.9 h | 15 | 117 |
| MayMay | 61 | 17° | 5° | 6.2 h | 19 | 167 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 21° | 8° | 7.1 h | 17 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 23° | 10° | 7.4 h | 17 | 173 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 22° | 10° | 6.9 h | 16 | 163 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 18° | 6° | 5.8 h | 13 | 126 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 13° | 2° | 4.3 h | 13 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 7° | −3° | 2.7 h | 14 | 132 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −7° | 2.2 h | 14 | 141 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Champéry
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 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Champéry, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Champéry: 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, Champéry has about 13 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Champéry
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 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Champéry
How breezy and how cloudy Champéry 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 Champéry typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Champéry: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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
Snow in Champéry
When Champéry 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, Champéry has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 out of 100: possible.
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.
Planning a trip to Champéry
Weather for your travel dates
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Champéry 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.
Champéry has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 800 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.
Good to know: Switzerland
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, J · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +41
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Compare & alternatives
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Champéry compared
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Champéry vs Saint-Maurice
In October Saint-Maurice has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs 51). During the day Saint-Maurice is 2 °C warmer than Champéry. Saint-Maurice gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Champéry | Saint-Maurice |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Champéry ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Sion17°68
- 3Raron17°66
- 4Saint-Maurice15°65
- 5Montreux16°65
- 6Leuk16°65
- 7Gruyères15°60
- 8Vevey15°57
- 18ChampéryThis page13°51
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Frequently asked questions about Champéry
When is the best time to visit Champéry?
The best time to visit Champéry is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Champéry?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Champéry?
The wettest month is July with 173 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 106 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Champéry get?
Champéry gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Champéry in?
Champéry is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Champéry?
A nonstop flight from London to Champéry takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Champéry?
Champéry has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 62, summer holidays 68, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 9.