Vienna · October
Low seasonAustria · Europe
Max Temp · October
16°
at night 8° · avg 12°
- Sunshine
- 4 h/day
- Rain Days
- 5 days
below average
45 mm · very dry
In Vienna, October is 12°C cooler than the warmest month (July).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 6° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 9° | 5° |
MINMIN | -1° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 4° | 0° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h | 4h | 6h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 4h | 3h | 2h |
🌧Rain Days | 5d29mm | 4d30mm | 4d31mm | 4d41mm | 8d71mm | 7d75mm | 8d78mm | 7d81mm | 5d62mm | 5d45mm | 4d31mm | 5d30mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
October in Vienna is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 11°C). With 4 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (45 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Vienna in October
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
- October is not an optimal month for Vienna (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Vienna in October?
- In October, Vienna sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Vienna in October?
- In October, Vienna receives an average of 45 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Vienna get in October?
- Vienna averages 4 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
