AI-generatedUster at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,690 h
- Rain a year
- 1,117 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 469 m
Climate in Uster
Uster has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year, Uster is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Uster
The best time to visit Uster is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 117 mm.
Uster through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Uster in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Uster in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Uster in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Uster in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
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: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4218:40
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 07:23–08:24 · evening 17:58–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:23 · evening 18:59–19:11
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 Uster compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° 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 | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Uster in October?
In October, Uster is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Uster.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:42 – 18:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Uster
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 Uster: score 73 against 47. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Uster month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January4° · 1.9 h
In January, Uster is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in January16February6° · 3.1 h
In February, Uster is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in February31March11° · 4.6 h
In March, Uster is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in March60April16° · 5.9 h
In April, Uster is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in April66May20° · 6.2 h
In May, Uster is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in May69June23° · 6.9 h
In June, Uster is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in June71July25° · 7.4 h
In July, Uster is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in July72August25° · 7.0 h
In August, Uster is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in August73September20° · 5.5 h
In September, Uster is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in September47October15° · 3.5 h
In October, Uster is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in October13November8° · 2.0 h
In November, Uster is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in November9December5° · 1.5 h
In December, Uster is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uster.
Uster in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Uster
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | 12 | 4° | −1° | 1.9 h | 13 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 6° | 0° | 3.1 h | 11 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 11° | 3° | 4.6 h | 13 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 16° | 6° | 5.9 h | 12 | 82 |
| MayMay | 66 | 20° | 10° | 6.2 h | 16 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 23° | 13° | 6.9 h | 15 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 15 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 25° | 15° | 7.0 h | 14 | 115 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 12° | 5.5 h | 11 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 15° | 8° | 3.5 h | 12 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 8° | 3° | 2.0 h | 13 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | 0° | 1.5 h | 14 | 90 |
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
47.35° N, 8.72° E · 469 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine hours in Uster
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 3.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Uster, 32 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Uster: 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, Uster has about 12 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Uster
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 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 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 Uster
How breezy and how cloudy Uster 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 Uster typically peaks at 10 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 68 % of the sky over Uster: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Uster
How often the day gets hot in Uster (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, Uster has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 Uster
Snow is possible in Uster, but no month makes it likely: 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 Uster.
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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Uster 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.
Uster has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 810 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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Uster vs Pfäffikon
In October the holiday weather in Uster and Pfäffikon is about equally good (score 47 vs 43). During the day Pfäffikon is 1 °C cooler than Uster. Pfäffikon gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Uster | Pfäffikon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Uster
When is the best time to visit Uster?
The best time to visit Uster is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Uster?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Uster?
Rain is frequent in March and from October to January; the wettest month is July with 117 mm. The driest month is February with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Uster get?
Uster gets around 1,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Uster in?
Uster is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Uster?
A nonstop flight from London to Uster takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Uster?
Uster has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 67, summer holidays 72, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 11.