Austria weather in October
Austria in October averages 11°C (52°F), 47 mm of rain and 4.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Austria, October is the sixth coldest, the sixth driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 11°C (52°F)
8–15°C · 46–58°F
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.2 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Austria like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Austria in October?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (46°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Austria is 5.2°C cooler than September and 17 mm drier than it, which averages 16°C (62°F).
October in Austria is 5°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Austria in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 51 minutes in Austria, rising about 07:14 and setting about 18:05 local time.
October ends 1 hour 41 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 13 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Travel guides for Austria
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Austria weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | 42 mm |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | 38 mm |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 52 mm |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 42 mm |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 80 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 70 mm |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 78 mm |
| August | 21°C / 71°F | 71 mm |
| September | 16°C / 62°F | 64 mm |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 47 mm |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | 46 mm |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | 46 mm |
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FAQs about Austria in October
October climate averages for Austria, 1991–2020.
Austria averages 11°C (52°F) in October, ranging from about 8°C (46°F) at night to 15°C (58°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 47 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 11°C (52°F) against 6°C (43°F) in November — 5°C warmer.
October is 5.2°C cooler than September, and 17 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 16 hours 4 minutes in June and 8 hours 22 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:14 and sunset about 18:05 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 41 minutes shorter than it starts.
