AI-generatedScuol at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 1,696 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,250 m
Climate in Scuol
Scuol has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Scuol is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 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: November – April
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°
07:3518:34
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 07:16–08:16 · evening 17:53–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:16 · evening 18:53–19:05
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 Scuol in October?
In October, Scuol is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Scuol.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:35 – 18:34
- 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
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Zurich
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- 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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Scuol
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 Scuol, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 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 Scuol
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 Scuol: 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, Scuol has about 13 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Scuol
How breezy and how cloudy Scuol 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 Scuol 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 67 % of the sky over Scuol: 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.
Snow in Scuol
When Scuol 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, Scuol has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 41 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 51 out of 100: likely. On the slopes at about 1,900 m, the ski season usually runs Nov – Apr.
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 Scuol
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 January (−9°), the warmest in August (12°). 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 | −1° | −9° | 3.1 h | 13 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 1° | −8° | 4.1 h | 12 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 5° | −4° | 5.2 h | 15 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 9° | 1° | 5.7 h | 15 | 118 |
| MayMay | 45 | 13° | 5° | 5.7 h | 22 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 19° | 10° | 6.3 h | 21 | 188 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 21 | 194 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 21° | 12° | 6.3 h | 19 | 188 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 17° | 7° | 5.5 h | 15 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 12° | 3° | 4.5 h | 13 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 5° | −4° | 2.9 h | 13 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 0° | −8° | 2.4 h | 14 | 117 |
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
46.80° N, 10.30° E · 1,250 m · Europe/Zurich
Best time to visit Scuol
The best time to visit Scuol is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 194 mm.
Scuol through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Scuol in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–13 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Scuol in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Scuol in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Scuol in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–1 °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 Scuol for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Scuol
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 Scuol: score 64 against 45. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 64better |
| Day high | 12° | 17° |
| Night low | 3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 119 mmbetter | 137 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Sep – Jun
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,900 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Scuol month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January-1° · 3 h
In January, Scuol is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 112 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in January16February1° · 4 h
In February, Scuol is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 100 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in February13March5° · 5 h
In March, Scuol is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in March28April9° · 6 h
In April, Scuol is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in April45May13° · 6 h
In May, Scuol is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 183 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in May61June19° · 6 h
In June, Scuol is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 188 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in June63July21° · 7 h
In July, Scuol is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in July61August21° · 6 h
In August, Scuol is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in August64September17° · 6 h
In September, Scuol is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in September45October12° · 5 h
In October, Scuol is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in October11November5° · 3 h
In November, Scuol is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Scuol.
Scuol in November9December0° · 2 h
In December, Scuol is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 117 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Scuol.
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Scuol vs. Ischgl
In October the holiday weather in Scuol and Ischgl is about equally good (score 45 vs. 45). During the day it is about as warm in Ischgl as in Scuol.
| in October | Scuol | Ischgl |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Scuol
Weather for your travel dates
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Scuol 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.
Scuol has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 45).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditions
- 8 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- −1 °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 40 min
- Distance
- 940 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 Scuol
When is the best time to visit Scuol?
The best time to visit Scuol 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 Scuol?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Scuol?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 194 mm. The driest month is February with 100 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Scuol get?
Scuol gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Scuol in?
Scuol uses the time zone Europe/Zurich: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Scuol?
A nonstop flight from London to Scuol takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Scuol?
Scuol has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80 (Ski), May half-term 48, Summer holidays 62, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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