Will I be cold?
Will I be cold in Zurich in October?
Verdict
Maybe — Chilly at times.
Lows near 43°F — cool mornings and evenings, comfortable afternoons.
Day vs. night
Day
57°F
Cool
Sweater weather with the option to add a light shell.
Night
43°F
Cold
Cold enough that a hat and gloves become mandatory.
Why
Zurich in October averages highs of 57°F, lows of 43°F, 10 rainy days.
Layering wins here. A packable puffer plus a base layer handles the cool end without overheating in the middle of the day.
See a full outfit plan for chilly evenings →
Zurich in October outfit ideas from ForecastStyle.