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Engelberg weather in October (Obwalden, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Engelberg during October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Engelberg generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Engelberg in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 109 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Engelberg. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Engelberg climate page with graphs.

 

Engelberg, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 145 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 109 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Engelberg in October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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