Vienna · AutumnMonth summary
Vienna weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vienna in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Vienna in October: 61°F and 8.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Vienna in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Vienna is often underrated: 16°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 28°F | 39°F | 30% | 0.0in | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 32°F | 46°F | 29% | 0.0in | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 36°F | 52°F | 22% | 0.0in | 9.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 68°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 81°F | 34% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 81°F | 30% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 46°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 37°F | 48°F | 29% | 0.1in | 5.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 32°F | 41°F | 33% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 3.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Vienna averages 61°F, 31% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vienna in October
Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
October is an acceptable time for Vienna (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Vienna in October?
With 61°F max and 8.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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