AI-generatedZuoz at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,376 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,718 m
Climate in Zuoz
Zuoz has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Zuoz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zuoz
The best time to visit Zuoz is from June to July and in September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent in May and in August; the wettest month is August with 154 mm.
Zuoz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zuoz in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–13 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Zuoz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Zuoz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–15 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Zuoz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May, Aug
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: July – 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 – July, September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
07:3618:36
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 07:06–07:17 · evening 18:54–19:06
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 Zuoz 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 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 7° |
| Night-time low | −1° | −5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Zuoz in October?
In October, Zuoz is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zuoz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:36 – 18:36
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %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 %46 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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 Zuoz
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 Zuoz: score 62 against 41. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 15° |
| Night-time low | −3° | 1° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 5.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 112 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zuoz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January−1° · 3.9 h
In January, Zuoz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 64 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in January26February1° · 4.3 h
In February, Zuoz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in February23March4° · 4.8 h
In March, Zuoz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in March26April8° · 5.0 h
In April, Zuoz is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in April43May13° · 5.3 h
In May, Zuoz is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 151 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in May61June17° · 6.2 h
In June, Zuoz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in June61July19° · 6.4 h
In July, Zuoz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in July59August19° · 5.8 h
In August, Zuoz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 154 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in August62September15° · 5.2 h
In September, Zuoz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in September41October11° · 4.5 h
In October, Zuoz is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in October15November4° · 3.4 h
In November, Zuoz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 145 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz in November20December−1° · 3.3 h
In December, Zuoz is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zuoz.
Zuoz 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 Zuoz
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−16°), the warmest in July (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 24 | −1° | −16° | 3.9 h | 8 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 1° | −16° | 4.3 h | 8 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 4° | −10° | 4.8 h | 10 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 8° | −4° | 5.0 h | 14 | 111 |
| MayMay | 43 | 13° | 0° | 5.3 h | 19 | 151 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 17° | 3° | 6.2 h | 19 | 147 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 19° | 5° | 6.4 h | 19 | 147 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 19° | 5° | 5.8 h | 18 | 154 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 15° | 1° | 5.2 h | 13 | 112 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 11° | −3° | 4.5 h | 12 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 4° | −8° | 3.4 h | 11 | 145 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | −1° | −13° | 3.3 h | 9 | 76 |
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 Zuoz
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 Zuoz, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Zuoz: 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, Zuoz has about 12 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zuoz
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 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zuoz
How breezy and how cloudy Zuoz 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 Zuoz typically peaks at 6 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 Zuoz: 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
Snow in Zuoz
When Zuoz 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, Zuoz 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 29 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 Zuoz
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Zuoz 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.
Zuoz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 9 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.
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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Zuoz vs St. Moritz
In October Zuoz has the better holiday weather (score 41 vs 36). During the day St. Moritz is 1 °C cooler than Zuoz.
| in October | Zuoz | St. Moritz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul, Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Zuoz ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Zuoz
When is the best time to visit Zuoz?
The best time to visit Zuoz is from June to July and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zuoz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 5 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Zuoz?
Rain is frequent in May and in August; the wettest month is August with 154 mm. The driest month is February with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zuoz get?
Zuoz gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Zuoz in?
Zuoz is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Zuoz?
A nonstop flight from London to Zuoz takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zuoz?
Zuoz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 47, summer holidays 60, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 22.