What's the Weather Like in Zurich in October?
Temperature
Zurich is a marvelous city with a wide array of breathtaking attractions that entice tourists from all over the globe. The city famous for its ancient and medieval design creatively blended with modern day living is one of Europe's major financial hubs and a tourist hotspot. The average temperature for Zurich in October is 11°C (51F). The highest temperature for the month is 14°C (57F) and the lowest temperature is 7°C (45F).
Sunshine Hours
In October, Zurich receives an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day. In the course of the month, cloud cover increases gradually from 55% to 60%. October 1 is the clearest day of the month.
Rainfall
In October in Zurich, the average rainfall for the month is 70mm. During the month, the average rainfall gradually decreases across the month starting the month at 84mm and ending at 71mm. October receives rainfall for 21 days of the month.
Sunrise and Sunset
In October, the length of day decreases rapidly with a total monthly decrease of 1 hour 38 minutes between the first and last day of the month. October 31 is the shortest day of the month while October 1 is the longest day of the month. The earliest sunrise is 7.03am on October 28 while the latest sunrise is 8.01am on October 27. On the other hand, the latest sunset occurs on October 1 at 7.05pm while the earliest sunset is on October 31 at 5.10pm.
Humidity
In October, humidity in Zurich remains constant at 0% during the entire month.
Wind
In October, the average hourly wind speed remains constant across the entire month remaining within 0.2 miles per hour of 5.5 miles.
Zurich Hotels in October
Zurich hotels offer you some of the finest and unique accommodation facilities you can ever find in Zurich. Zurich is an amazing city that welcomes everyone who comes here to enjoy their holiday. Depending on what kind of holiday you wish to have, Zurich hotels have tailored services and packages to offer you just what you need.
Alden Suite Hotel Splugenschloss Zurich
Alden Suite Hotel Splugenschloss Zurich is a premier 5-star hotel that sits in the heart of Zurich. The hotel is part of the Leonardo Hotels Collection, a short distance away from Lake Zurich. All guests that come here receive a warm welcome and relax within an exquisite environment in the best part of Zurich. Located close to the charming Old Town, famous Bahnhofstrasse and the city's financial district, the rooms are luxurious demonstrating a reflection of style and royalty. Guests choose from various 22 top-end suites such as Junior Suites and Luxury Suites which come with modern comforts, parquet flooring and original stuccowork.
Hotel NI-MO
Hotel NI-MO is a boutique 3-star hotel set in the picturesque lake district of Zurich. The hotel is located 5 minutes away from Kunsthaus Zurich and the Opera House as well as 10 minutes from Grosssmunster. Hotel NI-MO has 15 elegant rooms that feature a dressing area, Wi-Fi, separate toilet and heating among other facilities. Sitting in the Seefeld district of Zurich, this modern yet charming and superb hotel will leave you with unforgettable memories of Zurich. From here, you can easily travel to other parts of the city and explore various attractions.
Hotel Hottingen
Hotel Hottingen is a pleasant hotel that sits in an old Zurich neighborhood within close proximity of Kunsthaus Museum, promenade of Lake Zurich, banks of River Limmat, Theatre, Opera and the Fraumunster Cathedral. The hotel comes with 30 comfortable and spacious single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. All rooms have a flat screened TV, WiFi and telephone among other technology offerings. Interestingly, guests can access a communal kitchen and fix their own meals. Hotel Hottingen is a non-smoking zone and guests are treated to professional and excellent client services.
Restaurants and Bars
Zurich is a must visit especially for food lovers who love to try out new dishes and see what Swiss cuisine has to offer. In addition, the city is awash with restaurants and bars serving global cuisine varieties. You can never feel left out as every eating and drinking joint has been established to cater for diverse needs including discerning tastes.
Lobster & Oyster Bay Hummerbar
Lobster & Oyster Bar Hummerbar is located inside Hotel St. Gotthard and offers guests a spacious environment for fine dining. The walls are adorned with unique decorations that include celebrity photos, paintings and dark walls with a red shade. Lobster & Oyster Bay Hummerbar specializes in serving French and seafood cuisine by experienced chefs who possess exemplary skills of global standards. The extensive menu is delightful allowing you numerous options you can enjoy from. The restaurant opens from Monday to Saturday 12am 10.30pm and Sunday 5.30pm 10.30pm.
Mere Catherine
Mere Catherine is located in a wonderfully quiet neighborhood of Zurich's Old Town. The restaurant invites guests to sit down and dine on a special diverse classic Provencal dishes. There is an extensive selection of fish, meat as well as vegetarian guests to cater for all kinds of diners. Food is accompanied by fine wines and spirits not forgetting the heavenly Et les fromages et desserts. During summer, alfresco dining allows guests to enjoy their meals in an idyllic outdoor garden. Mere Catherine opens 7 days a week from 11am to midnight.
Old Fashion Bar
Old Fashion Bar has been in existence since 1886 delightfully serving Zurich patrons and guests looking for a cozy, welcoming and informal environment to drink, eat and relax. With an ever changing menu, there's always something new and exciting at the Old Fashion Bar with plenty of wines, beers, cocktails as well as hot and cold cuisines. The backyard has a seasonal terrace which is in use when the temperatures are favorable. Old Fashion Bar is among the best places to socialize, relax and unwind while in Zurich. The restaurant and bar opens Monday and Tuesday 11.30am 1am, Wednesday to Saturday 11.30am 2am and remains closed on Sundays.
Things to Do in Zurich in October
Visit the Zurich Opera House
Zurich Opera House is one of the best operas in the world with a sitting capacity of approximately 1,100 people. The opera is a famous Zurich attraction offers various kinds of activities such as hosting plays, performances, premiers, ballets as well as children performances. Over 250 performances take place each year featuring world renowned international artists. During your visit to Zurich, this is a great place to visit with your family and see various kinds of exciting performances.
Tour the Kunsthaus Zurich Museum of Art
Kunsthaus Zurich Museum of Art is a massive art gallery featuring over 4,000 paintings as well as medieval artworks dating back to the 1600s. Various Swiss artists have exhibited their work here as well as creative masterpieces from around Europe and the entire world. Famous artists such as Rodin, Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso and Miro have their works displayed in the museum. Impressionists, old masters and contemporary art also prominently feature here.
Tour the Fraumunster Church
Fraumunster Church cannot be missed on your tour of Zurich as it's famously known for its detailed crafted glass having been founded in 853. The church's outstanding design also incorporates a story of various religious events that happened during the time of Christ. Today, the church is the headquarters of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Zurich. The impressive artwork and design on Fraumunster Church makes it one of Zurich's most famous landmarks.
