AI-generatedFlims at a glance
- Best time
- Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 1,880 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,085 m
Climate in Flims
Flims 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 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Flims is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Flims
The best time to visit Flims is in July and in 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 and in August; the wettest month is July with 227 mm.
Flims through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Flims in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Flims in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Flims in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Flims in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 2.9 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, Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Flims 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, September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:3918:38
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 07:20–08:20 · evening 17:57–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:20 · evening 18:57–19:09
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 Flims compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° 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 | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Flims in October?
In October, Flims is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours 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 Flims.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:39 – 18:38
- 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 %62 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- 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 Flims
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 Flims: score 60 against 43. 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 | 43 | 60better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 21 |
| Rainfall | 131 mmbetter | 227 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Flims month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January1° · 2.7 h
In January, Flims is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 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 Flims.
Flims in January12February2° · 3.5 h
In February, Flims is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 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 Flims.
Flims in February14March7° · 4.4 h
In March, Flims is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.4 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 Flims.
Flims in March39April11° · 5.1 h
In April, Flims is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °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 Flims.
Flims in April56May16° · 5.2 h
In May, Flims is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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 Flims.
Flims in May59June19° · 5.8 h
In June, Flims is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 Flims.
Flims in June60July20° · 6.1 h
In July, Flims is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.1 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 Flims.
Flims in July59August20° · 5.7 h
In August, Flims is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 223 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Flims.
Flims in August60September16° · 4.8 h
In September, Flims is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.8 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 Flims.
Flims in September43October12° · 3.8 h
In October, Flims is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours 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 Flims.
Flims in October9November6° · 2.6 h
In November, Flims is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 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 Flims.
Flims in November8December2° · 2.4 h
In December, Flims is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 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 Flims.
Flims in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Flims
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 (−6°), 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 | 8 | 1° | −6° | 2.7 h | 14 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 2° | −6° | 3.5 h | 13 | 105 |
| MarchMar | 14 | 7° | −2° | 4.4 h | 16 | 126 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 11° | 1° | 5.1 h | 16 | 130 |
| MayMay | 56 | 16° | 5° | 5.2 h | 21 | 197 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 19° | 9° | 5.8 h | 21 | 215 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 20° | 10° | 6.1 h | 21 | 227 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 20° | 10° | 5.7 h | 19 | 223 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 16° | 7° | 4.8 h | 16 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 12° | 3° | 3.8 h | 14 | 131 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | −2° | 2.6 h | 14 | 132 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −5° | 2.4 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
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Sunshine hours in Flims
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 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Flims, 35 % 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 in Flims: 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, Flims has about 14 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Flims
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 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 and clouds in Flims
How breezy and how cloudy Flims 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 Flims 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 Flims: 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 in Flims
When Flims 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, Flims 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 Flims
Weather for your travel dates
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Flims 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.
Flims has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °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 35 min
- Distance
- 870 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.
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Flims vs Ilanz
In October Ilanz has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 43). During the day Ilanz is 3 °C warmer than Flims.
| in October | Flims | Ilanz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul, Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Flims
When is the best time to visit Flims?
The best time to visit Flims is in July and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Flims?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Flims?
Rain is frequent from May to June and in August; the wettest month is July with 227 mm. The driest month is February with 105 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Flims get?
Flims gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Flims in?
Flims is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Flims?
A nonstop flight from London to Flims takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Flims?
Flims has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 57, summer holidays 59, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 8.