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Vienna in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Vienna in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Vienna, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Vienna in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Vienna in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +15°C and roughly 8 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 51 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-7°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vienna has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Vienna in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vienna for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +7°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +14°C.

Is Vienna warm or cold in October?

Vienna is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Vienna:

Climate in Vienna in October

Vienna weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+21°C+15°C+8°C
Min. temperature
+2°C-7°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+27°C+21°C
Rainfall
82 mm51 mm45 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
70%76%79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
1184
Cloudy days
121720
Rainy days
765
Snowy days
001

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 82 mm to 51 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in September to 8 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Vienna in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vienna is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Vienna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 79 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vienna wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Vienna?

This is the weather in Vienna in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+17°C
2 October
🌧️
+16°C
3 October
☀️
+16°C
4 October
☀️
+17°C
5 October
☀️
+20°C
6 October
☀️
+24°C
7 October
☀️
+21°C
8 October
☀️
+21°C
9 October
☀️
+17°C
10 October
☀️
+18°C
11 October
☀️
+20°C
12 October
☀️
+17°C
13 October
☀️
+17°C
14 October
🌧️
+17°C
15 October
🌧️
+15°C
16 October
☀️
+21°C
17 October
☀️
+23°C
18 October
☀️
+22°C
19 October
☀️
+19°C
20 October
☀️
+15°C
21 October
☀️
+13°C
22 October
☀️
+15°C
23 October
☁️
+18°C
24 October
🌧️
+19°C
25 October
☀️
+20°C
26 October
🌧️
+15°C
27 October
🌫️
+20°C
28 October
🌧️
+14°C
29 October
🌫️
+15°C
30 October
🌫️
+15°C
31 October
🌧️
+14°C
In October 2023 Vienna had 19 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Vienna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Vienna in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2003 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 144 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vienna in October:

Is October a good time to visit Vienna?

It’s always a good time to visit Vienna, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Vienna in October?

October has mild temperatures in Vienna. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Vienna rainy in October?

Vienna is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Vienna in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vienna in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Austria

Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.

Monthly weather in Vienna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vienna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.