October weather forecastSankt Gallen, Austria

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Sankt Gallen, Austria, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 3.1°C (37.6°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F) in September to a fresh 12.7°C (54.9°F). Throughout the October nights, Sankt Gallen encounters a low-temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sankt Gallen, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.1 rainfall days, and 861mm (33.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Sankt Gallen, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.6 days and aggregates up to 1079mm (42.48") of snow.

Daylight

In Sankt Gallen, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 51min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:40 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 16:45 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In Sankt Gallen, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Sankt Gallen, is 12.7°C (54.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 3.1°C (37.6°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 84%.

In Sankt Gallen, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Sankt Gallen, Austria. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 9mm (0.35") of snow.

In Sankt Gallen, the average day length in October is 10h and 51min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:40 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 16:45 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In Sankt Gallen, Austria, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

In Sankt Gallen, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average high temperature in October: 12.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-6.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average pressure in October: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average humidity in October: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average rainfall in October: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (45mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average snowfall in October: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (385mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
Sankt Gallen, Austria

  • Average visibility in October: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).