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Disentis/Mustér weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Disentis/Mustér at a glance

Best time
Jul – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 22°
Sunshine a year
1,580 h
Rain a year
1,980 mm
Climate
Mountain
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
1,155 m

Climate in Disentis/Mustér

Disentis/Mustér has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Disentis/Mustér is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Disentis/Mustér

The best time to visit Disentis/Mustér is from July to September. 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 August with 230 mm.

Disentis/Mustér through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Disentis/Mustér in spring

Mar – May

39

Poor

  • 8–16 °C by day
  • 4.6 h of sun a day
  • 52 rainy days in all

Disentis/Mustér in summer

Jun – Aug

60

Good

  • 20–22 °C by day
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 59 rainy days in all

Disentis/Mustér in autumn

Sep – Nov

41

Fair

  • 7–17 °C by day
  • 3.8 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Disentis/Mustér in winter

Dec – Feb

9

Poor

  • 3–4 °C by day
  • 2.8 h of sun a day
  • 42 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 Disentis/Mustér for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

48

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: July – September

Keep in mindSnow

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 6°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:4018:40

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 07:22–08:22 · evening 17:59–18:59
Blue hour
Morning 07:10–07:22 · evening 18:59–19:10

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 Disentis/Mustér compared with home

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 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°10°
Night-time low6°3°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in Disentis/Mustér in October?

In October, Disentis/Mustér is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 59 min07:40 – 18:40
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+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
  • 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

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Hat, scarf & gloves
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Disentis/Mustér

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Disentis/Mustér: score 62 against 48. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.

October vs September, Disentis/Mustér
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score4862better
Daytime high13°17°
Night-time low5°8°
Sunshine3.8 h5.2 hbetter
Rainy days14better16
Rainfall136 mmbetter169 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Disentis/Mustér month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January3° · 2.8 h

In January, Disentis/Mustér is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 127 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in January
12February4° · 3.4 h

In February, Disentis/Mustér is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in February
20March8° · 4.4 h

In March, Disentis/Mustér is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in March
40April12° · 4.7 h

In April, Disentis/Mustér is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in April
56May16° · 4.8 h

In May, Disentis/Mustér is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in May
59June20° · 5.8 h

In June, Disentis/Mustér is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 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 Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in June
61July22° · 6.4 h

In July, Disentis/Mustér is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 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 Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in July
60August22° · 5.9 h

In August, Disentis/Mustér is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 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 Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in August
62September17° · 5.2 h

In September, Disentis/Mustér is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 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 good month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in September
48October13° · 3.8 h

In October, Disentis/Mustér is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in October
14November7° · 2.5 h

In November, Disentis/Mustér is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 145 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in November
7December4° · 2.3 h

In December, Disentis/Mustér is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 139 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Disentis/Mustér

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 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−4°), the warmest in August (12°). 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.

OctoberDay 13°Night 5°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan93°−4°2.8 h14127
FebruaryFeb124°−4°3.4 h13115
MarchMar208°−1°4.4 h16131
AprilApr4012°2°4.7 h16140
MayMay5616°6°4.8 h21199
JuneJun5920°10°5.8 h20221
JulyJul6122°12°6.4 h20229
AugustAug6022°12°5.9 h18230
SeptemberSep6217°8°5.2 h16169
OctoberOct4813°5°3.8 h14136
NovemberNov147°1°2.5 h15145
DecemberDec74°−3°2.3 h15139

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

Sunshine hours in Disentis/Mustér

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,580 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 6.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.8 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Disentis/Mustér, 35 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Disentis/Mustér: 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.

Per year
1,980 mm on 197 days
Wettest month
Aug · 230 mm
Driest month
Feb · 115 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 136 mm

In October, Disentis/Mustér has about 14 rainy days with 136 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Disentis/Mustér

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Disentis/Mustér

How breezy and how cloudy Disentis/Mustér 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.

Year average
8 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Dec · 8 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 7 km/h
OctoberWind 8 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Disentis/Mustér 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.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 62 %
Cloudiest month
May · 71 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 3.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Disentis/Mustér: 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
Snow

Snow in Disentis/Mustér

When Disentis/Mustér 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 days a year
77 days
Fresh snow a year
431 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 4Fresh snow 21 cmChance of snow 42 / 100

In October, Disentis/Mustér 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.

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 Disentis/Mustér

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Disentis/Mustér 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.

Disentis/Mustér has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    34

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    57

    Fair

    • 17 °C by day
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    60

    GoodBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    48

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • 2.6 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
860 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.

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Disentis/Mustér vs Breil/Brigels

In October the holiday weather in Disentis/Mustér and Breil/Brigels is about equally good (score 48 vs 44). During the day it is about as warm in Breil/Brigels as in Disentis/Mustér.

Disentis/Mustér vs Breil/Brigels, in October
in OctoberDisentis/MustérBreil/Brigels
Holiday weather score4844
Daytime high13°13°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJul – SepJul – Sep

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OctoberDisentis/Mustér 13°Breil/Brigels 13°
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In October, Disentis/Mustér ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Gersau15°58
  8. 8Schwyz15°56
  9. 20Disentis/MustérThis page13°48
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Frequently asked questions about Disentis/Mustér

When is the best time to visit Disentis/Mustér?

The best time to visit Disentis/Mustér is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Disentis/Mustér?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Disentis/Mustér?

Rain is frequent from May to June; the wettest month is August with 230 mm. The driest month is February with 115 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Disentis/Mustér get?

Disentis/Mustér 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 Disentis/Mustér in?

Disentis/Mustér is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Disentis/Mustér?

A nonstop flight from London to Disentis/Mustér takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 860 km.

Which school holidays are best for Disentis/Mustér?

Disentis/Mustér has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 57, summer holidays 60, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 8.