AI-generatedLenk at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,661 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,067 m
Climate in Lenk
Lenk 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 5 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Lenk is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lenk
The best time to visit Lenk is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 198 mm.
Lenk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lenk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–16 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Lenk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Lenk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Lenk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
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
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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: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
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 07:27–08:27 · evening 18:05–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:27 · evening 19:04–19:16
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 Lenk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Lenk in October?
In October, Lenk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 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 Lenk.
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
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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 Lenk
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 Lenk: score 66 against 55. 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.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 4.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 112 mmbetter | 137 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lenk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January5° · 2.9 h
In January, Lenk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lenk.
Lenk in January15February5° · 3.5 h
In February, Lenk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 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 Lenk.
Lenk in February26March9° · 4.3 h
In March, Lenk is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 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 Lenk.
Lenk in March45April12° · 4.8 h
In April, Lenk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.8 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 Lenk.
Lenk in April57May16° · 5.0 h
In May, Lenk is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 182 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lenk.
Lenk in May60June20° · 5.6 h
In June, Lenk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine 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 Lenk.
Lenk in June62July22° · 5.9 h
In July, Lenk 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 17 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lenk.
Lenk in July63August21° · 5.6 h
In August, Lenk is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.6 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 Lenk.
Lenk in August66September18° · 4.9 h
In September, Lenk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.9 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 Lenk.
Lenk in September55October14° · 3.8 h
In October, Lenk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 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 Lenk.
Lenk in October22November9° · 2.8 h
In November, Lenk is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 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 Lenk.
Lenk in November9December6° · 2.6 h
In December, Lenk 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 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lenk.
Lenk 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 Lenk
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 (−3°), the warmest in July (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 | 10 | 5° | −3° | 2.9 h | 13 | 107 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 5° | −3° | 3.5 h | 12 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 9° | 0° | 4.3 h | 14 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 12° | 3° | 4.8 h | 14 | 119 |
| MayMay | 57 | 16° | 7° | 5.0 h | 19 | 182 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 20° | 10° | 5.6 h | 18 | 180 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 22° | 12° | 5.9 h | 17 | 198 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 21° | 12° | 5.6 h | 16 | 181 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 18° | 9° | 4.9 h | 14 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 14° | 5° | 3.8 h | 12 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 9° | 1° | 2.8 h | 14 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 6° | −2° | 2.6 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
46.46° N, 7.44° E · 1,067 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lenk
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 Lenk, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 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 Lenk: 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, Lenk has about 12 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lenk
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 and clouds in Lenk
How breezy and how cloudy Lenk 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 Lenk 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 Lenk: variable cloud, 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 in Lenk
When Lenk 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, Lenk 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 Lenk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lenk 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.
Lenk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °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
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.8 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
- 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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Lenk compared
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Lenk vs Adelboden
In October Lenk has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 44). During the day Adelboden is 2 °C cooler than Lenk.
| in October | Lenk | Adelboden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul, Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Lenk ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Lenk
When is the best time to visit Lenk?
The best time to visit Lenk 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 Lenk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lenk?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 198 mm. The driest month is February with 96 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lenk get?
Lenk 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 Lenk in?
Lenk is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lenk?
A nonstop flight from London to Lenk takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lenk?
Lenk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 58, summer holidays 63, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 10.