AI-generatedFrutigen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,661 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 786 m
Climate in Frutigen
Frutigen has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Frutigen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Frutigen
The best time to visit Frutigen is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 198 mm of precipitation.
Frutigen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Frutigen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Frutigen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Frutigen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Frutigen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
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: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4518:45
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 07:26–08:26 · evening 18:04–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:26 · evening 19:04–19:15
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 Frutigen compared with 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Frutigen in October?
In October, Frutigen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Frutigen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:45 – 18:45
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Frutigen
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 Frutigen: score 66 against 48. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. July has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 17 |
| Rainfall | 112 mmbetter | 198 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Frutigen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January2° · 2.2 h
In January, Frutigen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 107 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in January14February4° · 2.9 h
In February, Frutigen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in February29March9° · 4.1 h
In March, Frutigen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 107 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in March54April14° · 5.5 h
In April, Frutigen is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 119 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in April60May18° · 5.9 h
In May, Frutigen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 181 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in May63June21° · 6.7 h
In June, Frutigen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 180 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in June66July23° · 7.2 h
In July, Frutigen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in July66August23° · 6.4 h
In August, Frutigen is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 181 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in August66September18° · 5.1 h
In September, Frutigen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in September48October13° · 3.3 h
In October, Frutigen is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 112 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen in October13November7° · 2.3 h
In November, Frutigen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 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 Frutigen.
Frutigen in November9December3° · 1.8 h
In December, Frutigen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 122 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Frutigen.
Frutigen 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 Frutigen
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 January (−4°), the warmest in July (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 | 10 | 2° | −4° | 2.2 h | 13 | 107 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 4° | −4° | 2.9 h | 12 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 9° | 0° | 4.1 h | 14 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 14° | 3° | 5.5 h | 14 | 119 |
| MayMay | 60 | 18° | 7° | 5.9 h | 19 | 181 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.7 h | 18 | 180 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 23° | 13° | 7.2 h | 17 | 198 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 23° | 12° | 6.4 h | 16 | 181 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 18° | 9° | 5.1 h | 14 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 13° | 5° | 3.3 h | 12 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 7° | 0° | 2.3 h | 14 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 3° | −3° | 1.8 h | 14 | 122 |
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 hours in Frutigen
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 3.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Frutigen, 30 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Frutigen: 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, Frutigen has about 12 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Frutigen
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Frutigen
How breezy and how cloudy Frutigen 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 Frutigen typically peaks at 9 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 65 % of the sky over Frutigen: variable cloud, with about 3.3 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Frutigen
How often the day gets hot in Frutigen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Frutigen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Frutigen
When Frutigen 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, Frutigen has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 23 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 Frutigen
Weather for your travel dates
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Frutigen 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.
Frutigen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 800 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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Frutigen vs Kandersteg
In October the holiday weather in Frutigen and Kandersteg is about equally good (score 48 vs 51). During the day it is about as warm in Kandersteg as in Frutigen. Kandersteg gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Frutigen | Kandersteg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul, Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Frutigen
When is the best time to visit Frutigen?
The best time to visit Frutigen is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Frutigen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Frutigen?
The wettest month is July with 198 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 96 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Frutigen get?
Frutigen gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Frutigen in?
Frutigen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Frutigen?
A nonstop flight from London to Frutigen takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Frutigen?
Frutigen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 61, summer holidays 66, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 10.