October · Austria
Best time to visit St. Anton in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. Anton in October
Average temperature 6°C, 124 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
1.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 124 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in St. Anton scores 1.3/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 124 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St. Anton am Arlberg is a classic ski-circus town with challenging Arlberg terrain and one of the Alps' liveliest aprés scenes. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
October in St. Anton — the hardest end of the year
Expect 6°C (43°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
124 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in St. Anton — 8.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. Anton in October?
- In October, St. Anton averages 6°C, 124 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit St. Anton?
- October earns a 1.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St. Anton in October?
- Expect about 124 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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