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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 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Vienna in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 52 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
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 +82°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +61°F.

Is Vienna warm or cold in October?

Vienna is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +45°F.

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
+70°F+59°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+19°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+82°F+70°F
Rainfall
81 mm52 mm46 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%76%80%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
973
Cloudy days
61012
Rainy days
131412
Snowy days
003

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 81 mm to 52 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in September to 7 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 8 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 increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 7 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 48% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 52% chance of precipitation and 115 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Vienna?

This is the weather in Vienna in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+75°F
2 October
☀️
+82°F
3 October
☀️
+80°F
4 October
☁️
+70°F
5 October
☁️
+72°F
6 October
☀️
+73°F
7 October
☁️
+74°F
8 October
🌧️
+69°F
9 October
🌧️
+67°F
10 October
☁️
+69°F
11 October
☀️
+75°F
12 October
☁️
+80°F
13 October
☁️
+83°F
14 October
☀️
+78°F
15 October
🌧️
+58°F
16 October
☀️
+56°F
17 October
☁️
+55°F
18 October
☁️
+56°F
19 October
☁️
+62°F
20 October
☁️
+74°F
21 October
☁️
+74°F
22 October
☁️
+65°F
23 October
☁️
+66°F
24 October
☁️
+59°F
25 October
☁️
+65°F
26 October
☁️
+66°F
27 October
🌧️
+57°F
28 October
☁️
+65°F
29 October
☁️
+61°F
30 October
☁️
+62°F
31 October
☁️
+60°F
In October 2023 Vienna had 7 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Vienna climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+55°F) and the highest in 2023 (+63°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 435 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2441 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, 2023.

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.