October weather forecast
Vienna, Austria

October sees Vienna fully enveloped in the Fall season, leaving behind September’s warmth. The month is characterised by its brisk and refreshingly cool air, favoring long strolls around picturesque Vienna. Temperatures delve lower in these weeks, following the regular transition into winter, yet stark cold does not hit before November. An umbrella is a worthwhile travel companion, as rain could drizzle in at any point.

Temperature

October's onset in Vienna corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F) in September to a mild 15.3°C (59.5°F). Vienna, in October, experiences an average temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Vienna, during October, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Vienna, Austria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88 days and collects up to 548mm (21.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Vienna, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Vienna is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:33 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 16:37 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 4.3h.

UV index

In Vienna, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.