October · Austria
Best time to visit Vienna in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vienna in October
Average temperature 13°C, 41 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Vienna scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Imperial cafés, concert halls, and palatial gardens reveal Vienna at its most graceful from May through September.
October holds up well in Vienna — 8th best month
October averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 daylight hours.
It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vienna in October?
- In October, Vienna averages 13°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
- October earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vienna in October?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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