AI-generatedGstaad at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,630 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,055 m
Climate in Gstaad
Gstaad 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 2 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Gstaad is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4618:46
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 07:28–08:28 · evening 18:05–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:28 · evening 19:05–19:17
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 Gstaad in October?
In October, Gstaad is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gstaad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:46 – 18:46
- 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
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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
Sunshine hours in Gstaad
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 Gstaad, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Gstaad
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 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 Gstaad: 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, Gstaad has about 13 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gstaad
How breezy and how cloudy Gstaad 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 Gstaad 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 66 % of the sky over Gstaad: 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 Gstaad
When Gstaad 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, Gstaad 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 22 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,700 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
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 Gstaad
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (11°). 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° | −6° | 2.9 h | 14 | 124 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 3° | −6° | 3.5 h | 12 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 7° | −3° | 4.3 h | 14 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 10° | 0° | 4.8 h | 15 | 117 |
| MayMay | 50 | 15° | 5° | 5.0 h | 19 | 167 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 19° | 9° | 5.6 h | 17 | 153 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 20° | 11° | 5.9 h | 17 | 173 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 20° | 11° | 5.6 h | 16 | 163 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 16° | 8° | 4.9 h | 13 | 126 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 13° | 4° | 3.8 h | 13 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 6° | −2° | 2.8 h | 14 | 132 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −5° | 2.6 h | 14 | 141 |
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
46.47° N, 7.29° E · 1,055 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Gstaad
The best time to visit Gstaad 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 in May; the wettest month is July with 173 mm.
Gstaad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gstaad in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Gstaad in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Gstaad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–16 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Gstaad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gstaad for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gstaad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Gstaad: score 66 against 47. In September, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 66better |
| Day high | 13° | 16° |
| Night low | 4° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 4.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 116 mmbetter | 126 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
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,700 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Gstaad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 3 h
In January, Gstaad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 124 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in January15February3° · 4 h
In February, Gstaad is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 106 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in February17March7° · 4 h
In March, Gstaad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 113 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in March35April10° · 5 h
In April, Gstaad is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in April50May15° · 5 h
In May, Gstaad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in May60June19° · 6 h
In June, Gstaad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in June62July20° · 6 h
In July, Gstaad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 173 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in July63August20° · 6 h
In August, Gstaad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in August66September16° · 5 h
In September, Gstaad is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in September47October13° · 4 h
In October, Gstaad is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in October10November6° · 3 h
In November, Gstaad is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 132 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gstaad.
Gstaad in November8December2° · 3 h
In December, Gstaad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 141 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gstaad.
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Gstaad vs. Crans-Montana
In October Gstaad has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs. 39). During the day Crans-Montana is 3 °C cooler than Gstaad. Crans-Montana gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Gstaad | Crans-Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Gstaad ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 23GstaadThis page13°47
Planning a trip to Gstaad
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Gstaad 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.
Gstaad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 88) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good · ski conditions
- 9 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 2 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 790 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 Gstaad
When is the best time to visit Gstaad?
The best time to visit Gstaad 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 Gstaad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Gstaad?
Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 173 mm. The driest month is February with 106 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gstaad get?
Gstaad gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 5.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Gstaad in?
Gstaad uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gstaad?
A nonstop flight from London to Gstaad takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 790 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gstaad?
Gstaad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 88) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64 (Ski), May half-term 52, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 88 (Ski).
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