AI-generatedEinsiedeln at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,781 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 882 m
Climate in Einsiedeln
Einsiedeln has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Einsiedeln is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4118:40
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 07:23–08:23 · evening 17:58–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 18:59–19:11
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 Einsiedeln in October?
In October, Einsiedeln is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:41 – 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
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Einsiedeln
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 3.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Einsiedeln, 32 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Einsiedeln
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 Einsiedeln: 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, Einsiedeln has about 13 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Einsiedeln
How breezy and how cloudy Einsiedeln 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 Einsiedeln 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 Einsiedeln: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Einsiedeln
When Einsiedeln 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, Einsiedeln has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 30 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 Einsiedeln
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 2° | −4° | 2.4 h | 14 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 3° | −4° | 3.1 h | 13 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 7° | −2° | 4.4 h | 15 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 11° | 1° | 5.5 h | 15 | 122 |
| MayMay | 54 | 15° | 5° | 5.8 h | 21 | 185 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 19° | 10° | 6.6 h | 20 | 204 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 20° | 12° | 6.9 h | 21 | 214 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 20° | 12° | 6.5 h | 19 | 214 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 17° | 9° | 5.1 h | 15 | 151 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 13° | 5° | 3.5 h | 13 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 7° | 0° | 2.3 h | 14 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −3° | 2.1 h | 15 | 124 |
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
47.13° N, 8.75° E · 882 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Einsiedeln
The best time to visit Einsiedeln is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 214 mm.
Einsiedeln through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Einsiedeln in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Einsiedeln in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Einsiedeln in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Einsiedeln in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °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 Einsiedeln for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Einsiedeln
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 Einsiedeln: score 63 against 46. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. July has 8 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 46 | 63better |
| Day high | 13° | 20° |
| Night low | 5° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 119 mmbetter | 214 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – 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 – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Einsiedeln month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 2 h
In January, Einsiedeln is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 112 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in January12February3° · 3 h
In February, Einsiedeln 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 13 days, totalling 100 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in February14March7° · 4 h
In March, Einsiedeln is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in March36April11° · 6 h
In April, Einsiedeln is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in April54May15° · 6 h
In May, Einsiedeln is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 185 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in May62June19° · 7 h
In June, Einsiedeln is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 204 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in June63July20° · 7 h
In July, Einsiedeln is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in July62August20° · 7 h
In August, Einsiedeln is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in August63September17° · 5 h
In September, Einsiedeln is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 151 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in September46October13° · 4 h
In October, Einsiedeln is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in October13November7° · 2 h
In November, Einsiedeln is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
Einsiedeln in November7December3° · 2 h
In December, Einsiedeln is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 124 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Einsiedeln.
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Einsiedeln vs. Zug
In October Zug has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs. 46). During the day Zug is 2 °C warmer than Einsiedeln. Zug gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Einsiedeln | Zug |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 46 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Einsiedeln ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 24EinsiedelnThis page13°46
Planning a trip to Einsiedeln
Weather for your travel dates
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Einsiedeln 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.
Einsiedeln has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.3 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
- 820 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 Einsiedeln
When is the best time to visit Einsiedeln?
The best time to visit Einsiedeln is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Einsiedeln?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Einsiedeln?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 214 mm. The driest month is February with 100 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Einsiedeln get?
Einsiedeln gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Einsiedeln in?
Einsiedeln uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Einsiedeln?
A nonstop flight from London to Einsiedeln takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Einsiedeln?
Einsiedeln has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 62, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 8.
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