AI-generatedZernez at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 1,710 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,477 m
Climate in Zernez
Zernez has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Zernez is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zernez
The best time to visit Zernez is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 194 mm.
Zernez through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zernez in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–16 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Zernez in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Zernez in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Zernez in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–2 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zernez for you.
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: June – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3618:35
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 07:17–08:17 · evening 17:54–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:17 · evening 18:54–19:05
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.
October in Zernez compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Zernez in October?
In October, Zernez is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zernez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:36 – 18:35
- 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
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Zernez
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 Zernez: score 65 against 47. 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 | 47 | 65better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 122 mmbetter | 142 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zernez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−1° · 3.1 h
In January, Zernez is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 108 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in January15February2° · 4.1 h
In February, Zernez is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 99 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in February21March8° · 5.2 h
In March, Zernez is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in March46April12° · 5.7 h
In April, Zernez is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in April59May16° · 5.7 h
In May, Zernez is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 183 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in May61June20° · 6.3 h
In June, Zernez is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in June63July22° · 6.9 h
In July, Zernez is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in July61August22° · 6.3 h
In August, Zernez is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 191 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in August65September17° · 5.5 h
In September, Zernez is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 142 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in September47October12° · 4.5 h
In October, Zernez is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in October10November5° · 2.9 h
In November, Zernez is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 125 mm in total. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in November9December−1° · 2.4 h
In December, Zernez is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 115 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zernez.
Zernez in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zernez
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (8°). 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 | −1° | −9° | 3.1 h | 14 | 108 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 2° | −8° | 4.1 h | 13 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 8° | −4° | 5.2 h | 16 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 12° | −1° | 5.7 h | 15 | 122 |
| MayMay | 59 | 16° | 3° | 5.7 h | 21 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 20° | 7° | 6.3 h | 20 | 189 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 22° | 8° | 6.9 h | 20 | 194 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 22° | 8° | 6.3 h | 18 | 191 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 17° | 5° | 5.5 h | 15 | 142 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 12° | 1° | 4.5 h | 13 | 122 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 5° | −4° | 2.9 h | 13 | 125 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | −1° | −8° | 2.4 h | 14 | 115 |
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
46.70° N, 10.09° E · 1,477 m · Europe/Zurich
Sunshine hours in Zernez
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 Zernez, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Zernez: 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, Zernez has about 13 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Zernez
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 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 Zernez
How breezy and how cloudy Zernez 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 Zernez 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 67 % of the sky over Zernez: 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 Zernez
When Zernez 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, Zernez has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 30 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 48 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 Zernez
Weather for your travel dates
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Zernez 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.
Zernez has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
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
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °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 35 min
- Distance
- 930 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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Zernez vs Zuoz
In October Zernez has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs 41). During the day Zuoz is 1 °C cooler than Zernez.
| in October | Zernez | Zuoz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Jul, Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Zernez ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Zernez
When is the best time to visit Zernez?
The best time to visit Zernez 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 Zernez?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Zernez?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 194 mm. The driest month is February with 99 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zernez get?
Zernez 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 Zernez in?
Zernez is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zernez?
A nonstop flight from London to Zernez takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zernez?
Zernez 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 38, May half-term 59, summer holidays 62, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 10.