AI-generatedChurwalden at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,660 h
- Rain a year
- 1,880 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,252 m
Climate in Churwalden
Churwalden has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year, Churwalden is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Churwalden
The best time to visit Churwalden 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 frequent from May to June; the wettest month is July with 227 mm.
Churwalden through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Churwalden in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Churwalden in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Churwalden in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Churwalden in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Jun
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Churwalden for you.
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: July – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
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.
October in Churwalden compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Churwalden in October?
In October, Churwalden is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 so-so month for a holiday in Churwalden.
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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- 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
Compare two months in Churwalden
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 Churwalden: score 61 against 41. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 61better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 131 mmbetter | 227 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Churwalden month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January1° · 3.1 h
In January, Churwalden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 113 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden in January13February2° · 3.8 h
In February, Churwalden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 105 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden in February12March6° · 4.5 h
In March, Churwalden is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.5 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 Churwalden.
Churwalden in March32April10° · 5.1 h
In April, Churwalden is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.1 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden in April50May15° · 5.2 h
In May, Churwalden is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.2 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 Churwalden.
Churwalden in May59June18° · 5.8 h
In June, Churwalden is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden in June61July20° · 6.3 h
In July, Churwalden is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine 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 Churwalden.
Churwalden in July60August19° · 5.9 h
In August, Churwalden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.9 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 Churwalden.
Churwalden in August59September15° · 5.1 h
In September, Churwalden is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 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 so-so month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden in September41October12° · 4.2 h
In October, Churwalden is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 so-so month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden in October9November6° · 3.0 h
In November, Churwalden is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 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 Churwalden.
Churwalden in November8December2° · 2.6 h
In December, Churwalden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 121 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Churwalden.
Churwalden 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 Churwalden
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in August (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 1° | −7° | 3.1 h | 14 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 2° | −6° | 3.8 h | 13 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 6° | −3° | 4.5 h | 16 | 126 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 10° | 0° | 5.1 h | 16 | 130 |
| MayMay | 50 | 15° | 4° | 5.2 h | 21 | 197 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 18° | 7° | 5.8 h | 21 | 215 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 20° | 9° | 6.3 h | 21 | 227 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 19° | 9° | 5.9 h | 19 | 223 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 15° | 6° | 5.1 h | 16 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 12° | 3° | 4.2 h | 14 | 131 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | −2° | 3.0 h | 14 | 132 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −6° | 2.6 h | 14 | 121 |
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
46.78° N, 9.54° E · 1,252 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Churwalden
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 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Churwalden, 38 % 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 Churwalden: 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, Churwalden has about 14 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Churwalden
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 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 Churwalden
How breezy and how cloudy Churwalden 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 Churwalden typically peaks at 7 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 70 % of the sky over Churwalden: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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 Churwalden
When Churwalden 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, Churwalden 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.
Planning a trip to Churwalden
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Churwalden 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.
Churwalden has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °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.
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
Compare with another place
Churwalden compared
Put Churwalden side by side with another destination.
Churwalden vs Lenzerheide
In October the holiday weather in Churwalden and Lenzerheide is about equally good (score 41 vs 43). During the day it is about as warm in Lenzerheide as in Churwalden. Lenzerheide gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Churwalden | Lenzerheide |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Churwalden ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Chur16°63
- 2Landquart16°63
- 3Sargans16°62
- 4Walenstadt16°62
- 5Bad Ragaz16°61
- 6Schiers15°58
- 7Altdorf15°58
- 8Tiefencastel14°55
- 23ChurwaldenThis page12°41
Places nearby
Near Churwalden
Other destinations close by.
Places with a similar climate
Places with a climate like Churwalden
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Churwalden's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Churwalden
When is the best time to visit Churwalden?
The best time to visit Churwalden 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 Churwalden?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Churwalden?
Rain is frequent from May to June; the wettest month is July with 227 mm. The driest month is February with 105 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Churwalden get?
Churwalden gets around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Churwalden in?
Churwalden is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Churwalden?
A nonstop flight from London to Churwalden takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Churwalden?
Churwalden has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 52, summer holidays 60, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 9.