AI-generatedLeukerbad at a glance
- Best time
- Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,786 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,383 m
Climate in Leukerbad
Leukerbad 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 3 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Leukerbad is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Leukerbad
The best time to visit Leukerbad 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; the wettest month is July with 220 mm.
Leukerbad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Leukerbad in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–14 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Leukerbad in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Leukerbad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Leukerbad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 39 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
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
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: 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°
07:4518:45
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 Leukerbad 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 1.5 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 Leukerbad in October?
In October, Leukerbad 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 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
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
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Leukerbad
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 Leukerbad: score 61 against 44. In September, days are 3 °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 | 44 | 61better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 4.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 120 mmbetter | 149 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Leukerbad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · 2.9 h
In January, Leukerbad is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 112 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in January15February3° · 3.5 h
In February, Leukerbad is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 101 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in February15March7° · 4.3 h
In March, Leukerbad is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in March34April10° · 4.8 h
In April, Leukerbad is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 123 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in April47May14° · 5.0 h
In May, Leukerbad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in May59June18° · 5.6 h
In June, Leukerbad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 202 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in June60July20° · 5.9 h
In July, Leukerbad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 220 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in July59August19° · 5.6 h
In August, Leukerbad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 205 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in August61September15° · 4.9 h
In September, Leukerbad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in September44October12° · 3.8 h
In October, Leukerbad 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 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in October11November6° · 2.8 h
In November, Leukerbad is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 127 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in November9December4° · 2.6 h
In December, Leukerbad is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 127 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leukerbad.
Leukerbad in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Leukerbad
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 February (−5°), 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 | 10 | 3° | −5° | 2.9 h | 13 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 3° | −5° | 3.5 h | 12 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | −2° | 4.3 h | 14 | 113 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 10° | 1° | 4.8 h | 14 | 123 |
| MayMay | 47 | 14° | 4° | 5.0 h | 19 | 188 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 18° | 8° | 5.6 h | 19 | 202 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 20° | 10° | 5.9 h | 19 | 220 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 19° | 10° | 5.6 h | 18 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 15° | 7° | 4.9 h | 15 | 149 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 12° | 3° | 3.8 h | 13 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 6° | −1° | 2.8 h | 14 | 127 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | −4° | 2.6 h | 14 | 127 |
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 Leukerbad
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 Leukerbad, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Leukerbad: 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, Leukerbad has about 13 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Leukerbad
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 75 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 and clouds in Leukerbad
How breezy and how cloudy Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad typically peaks at 8 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 Leukerbad: 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 Leukerbad
When Leukerbad 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, Leukerbad has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 15 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 37 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.
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Leukerbad 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.
Leukerbad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °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
- 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.
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Leukerbad compared
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Leukerbad vs Leuk
In October Leuk has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs 44). During the day Leuk is 4 °C warmer than Leukerbad. Leuk gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Leukerbad | Leuk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul, Sep | Apr, Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Leukerbad ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Sion17°68
- 2Martigny17°68
- 3Leuk16°65
- 4Saint-Maurice15°65
- 5Montreux16°65
- 6Gruyères15°60
- 7Grindelwald15°59
- 8Visp16°57
- 26LeukerbadThis page12°44
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Frequently asked questions about Leukerbad
When is the best time to visit Leukerbad?
The best time to visit Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Leukerbad?
Rain is frequent from May to June; the wettest month is July with 220 mm. The driest month is February with 101 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Leukerbad get?
Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad in?
Leukerbad is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Leukerbad?
A nonstop flight from London to Leukerbad takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Leukerbad?
Leukerbad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 49, summer holidays 59, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 10.