AI-generatedVerbier at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 1,834 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,515 m
Climate in Verbier
Verbier 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 −2 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Verbier is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Verbier
The best time to visit Verbier is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 212 mm.
Verbier through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Verbier in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Verbier in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Verbier in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Verbier in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–1 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
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
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:4618:47
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 07:28–08:27 · evening 18:06–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:28 · evening 19:06–19:17
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 Verbier compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Verbier in October?
In October, Verbier is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:46 – 18:47
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
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 Verbier
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 Verbier: score 63 against 38. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 120 mmbetter | 139 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Verbier month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−2° · 2.9 h
In January, Verbier is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 132 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in January16February1° · 3.7 h
In February, Verbier is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 112 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in February15March6° · 4.6 h
In March, Verbier is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in March31April9° · 5.1 h
In April, Verbier is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in April46May14° · 5.3 h
In May, Verbier is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 196 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in May60June19° · 6.1 h
In June, Verbier is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in June62July21° · 6.5 h
In July, Verbier is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 212 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in July62August20° · 6.0 h
In August, Verbier is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in August63September16° · 5.1 h
In September, Verbier is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in September38October11° · 4.1 h
In October, Verbier is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in October9November4° · 2.9 h
In November, Verbier is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 135 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier in November9December−1° · 2.6 h
In December, Verbier is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 151 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Verbier.
Verbier 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 Verbier
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−10°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | −2° | −10° | 2.9 h | 13 | 132 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 1° | −9° | 3.7 h | 12 | 112 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 6° | −5° | 4.6 h | 14 | 121 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 9° | −1° | 5.1 h | 15 | 124 |
| MayMay | 46 | 14° | 3° | 5.3 h | 20 | 196 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 19° | 7° | 6.1 h | 19 | 198 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 21° | 9° | 6.5 h | 19 | 212 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 20° | 8° | 6.0 h | 17 | 194 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 16° | 4° | 5.1 h | 15 | 139 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 11° | 0° | 4.1 h | 13 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 4° | −6° | 2.9 h | 14 | 135 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | −2° | −9° | 2.6 h | 14 | 151 |
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
Sunshine hours in Verbier
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Verbier, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Verbier: 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, Verbier has about 13 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Verbier
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 95 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 Verbier
How breezy and how cloudy Verbier 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 Verbier typically peaks at 7 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 Verbier: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Verbier
When Verbier 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, Verbier has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 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 Verbier
Weather for your travel dates
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Verbier 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.
Verbier has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.9 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
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °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 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.
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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Verbier vs Martigny
In October Martigny has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 38). During the day Martigny is 6 °C warmer than Verbier. Martigny gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Verbier | Martigny |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Switzerland in October: the best places
In October, Verbier ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Martigny17°68
- 2Sion17°68
- 3Raron17°66
- 4Saint-Maurice15°65
- 5Leuk16°65
- 6Montreux16°65
- 7Gruyères15°60
- 8Vevey15°57
- 30VerbierThis page11°38
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Frequently asked questions about Verbier
When is the best time to visit Verbier?
The best time to visit Verbier 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 Verbier?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Verbier?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 212 mm. The driest month is February with 112 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Verbier get?
Verbier gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Verbier in?
Verbier is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Verbier?
A nonstop flight from London to Verbier takes about 1 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Verbier?
Verbier has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 49, summer holidays 62, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 10.