AI-generatedMontreux at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 1,298 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 403 m
Climate in Montreux
Montreux has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Montreux is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4818:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:29–08:29 · evening 18:07–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:29 · evening 19:07–19:18
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 Montreux in October?
In October, Montreux is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:48 – 18:48
- 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
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Montreux
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Montreux, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 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 Montreux
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 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 Montreux: 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, Montreux has about 12 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Montreux
How breezy and how cloudy Montreux 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 Montreux typically peaks at 9 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 70 % of the sky over Montreux: mostly cloudy, with about 4.5 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 and humidity in Montreux
How often the day gets hot in Montreux (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, Montreux has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 in Montreux
When Montreux 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, it hardly ever snows in Montreux.
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 Montreux
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 6° | 1° | 3.0 h | 13 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 7° | 1° | 4.0 h | 11 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 10° | 3° | 5.3 h | 12 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 14° | 6° | 5.9 h | 12 | 92 |
| MayMay | 68 | 18° | 10° | 5.9 h | 14 | 120 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 22° | 14° | 7.0 h | 12 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 23° | 17° | 7.3 h | 13 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 24° | 17° | 7.0 h | 13 | 118 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 14° | 6.0 h | 12 | 107 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 16° | 10° | 4.5 h | 12 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 10° | 5° | 3.1 h | 14 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 7° | 2° | 2.5 h | 14 | 125 |
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
46.43° N, 6.91° E · 403 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Montreux
The best time to visit Montreux is from April to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 125 mm of precipitation.
Montreux through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montreux in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Montreux in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Montreux in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Montreux in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Montreux for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Montreux
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Montreux: score 76 against 68. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 76better |
| Day high | 16° | 22° |
| Night low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 99 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Montreux month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January6° · 3 h
In January, Montreux is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in January23February7° · 4 h
In February, Montreux is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in February42March10° · 5 h
In March, Montreux is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in March62April14° · 6 h
In April, Montreux is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in April68May18° · 6 h
In May, Montreux is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in May76June22° · 7 h
In June, Montreux is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in June75July23° · 7 h
In July, Montreux is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in July75August24° · 7 h
In August, Montreux is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in August74September20° · 6 h
In September, Montreux is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in September68October16° · 5 h
In October, Montreux is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in October30November10° · 3 h
In November, Montreux is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montreux.
Montreux in November12December7° · 3 h
In December, Montreux is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montreux.
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Montreux vs. Vevey
In October the holiday weather in Montreux and Vevey is about equally good (score 68 vs. 66). During the day it is about as warm in Vevey as in Montreux. Vevey gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Montreux | Vevey |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Montreux ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4MontreuxThis page16°68
- 5Sion17°68
- 6Interlaken15°60
- 7Glarus16°60
- 8Vevey16°59
Planning a trip to Montreux
Weather for your travel dates
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Montreux 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.
Montreux has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.8 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 25 min
- Distance
- 780 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 Montreux
When is the best time to visit Montreux?
The best time to visit Montreux is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Montreux?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Montreux?
The wettest month is December with 125 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 91 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montreux get?
Montreux gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Montreux in?
Montreux uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Montreux?
A nonstop flight from London to Montreux takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Montreux?
Montreux has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 11.
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