AI-generatedChur at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 1,880 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 601 m
Climate in Chur
Chur has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Chur is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3818:37
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 07:19–08:19 · evening 17:56–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:19 · evening 18:56–19:08
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 Chur in October?
In October, Chur is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 131 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:38 – 18:37
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %30 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Chur
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 Chur, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 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 Chur
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 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 Chur: 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, Chur has about 14 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chur
How breezy and how cloudy Chur 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 Chur typically peaks at 7 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 70 % of the sky over Chur: 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 in Chur
When Chur 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, Chur has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 24 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 42 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chur
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 4° | −5° | 3.1 h | 14 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 6° | −4° | 4.0 h | 13 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 9° | 0° | 4.7 h | 16 | 126 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 3° | 5.3 h | 16 | 130 |
| MayMay | 59 | 17° | 7° | 5.6 h | 21 | 197 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 21° | 11° | 6.3 h | 21 | 215 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 23° | 13° | 6.7 h | 21 | 227 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 23° | 13° | 6.2 h | 19 | 223 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 19° | 10° | 5.3 h | 16 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 15° | 6° | 4.3 h | 14 | 131 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 9° | 1° | 3.1 h | 14 | 132 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | −4° | 2.6 h | 14 | 121 |
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
46.85° N, 9.53° E · 601 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Chur
The best time to visit Chur is from June to October. 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 July with 227 mm.
Chur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chur in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Chur in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Chur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Chur in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chur for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chur
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and July bring similar holiday weather to Chur (score 60 and 62). In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 62 |
| Day high | 15° | 23° |
| Night low | 6° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 131 mmbetter | 227 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
Chur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January4° · 3 h
In January, Chur is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 113 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in January14February6° · 4 h
In February, Chur is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in February24March9° · 5 h
In March, Chur is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 126 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in March43April12° · 5 h
In April, Chur is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in April59May17° · 6 h
In May, Chur is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 197 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in May61June21° · 6 h
In June, Chur is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in June62July23° · 7 h
In July, Chur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 227 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in July61August23° · 6 h
In August, Chur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 223 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in August62September19° · 5 h
In September, Chur is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 161 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in September60October15° · 4 h
In October, Chur is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 131 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in October24November9° · 3 h
In November, Chur is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 132 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chur.
Chur in November8December5° · 3 h
In December, Chur is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 121 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chur.
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Chur vs. Arosa
In October Chur has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs. 31). During the day Arosa is 6 °C cooler than Chur.
| in October | Chur | Arosa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Chur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chur 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.
Chur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.9 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 35 min
- Distance
- 890 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 Chur
When is the best time to visit Chur?
The best time to visit Chur is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chur?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Chur?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 227 mm. The driest month is February with 105 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chur get?
Chur gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Chur in?
Chur uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chur?
A nonstop flight from London to Chur takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chur?
Chur has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 9.
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