October in Vienna averages highs of 16 °C (61 °F) and lows of 8 °C (47 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 10 h 43 min of daylight.
October weather in Vienna at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. October is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
- Mon 26 Oct: National Holiday (Nationalfeiertag) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Vienna in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Naschmarkt — Saturday flea market too outdoors
- Schönbrunn Palace — and the gardens indoors
- St Stephen's Cathedral — climb the south tower indoors
- Kunsthistorisches Museum — Bruegel room indoors
- Belvedere — Klimt's The Kiss indoors
- Coffee houses — Café Central, Sperl or Prückel indoors
Where to stay: Innere Stadt for sights; Neubau or Mariahilf for cafés and value.
What to pack for Vienna in October
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (61 °F), nights near 8 °C (47 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Vienna costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–320 |
Excluding flights. October is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 17° / 8° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Prague | 15° / 7° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Krakow | 15° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
By the numbers, October is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (61 °F) and about 7 rainy days. October is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Vienna in October?
Average highs are 16 °C (61 °F) and lows 8 °C (47 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in October?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 56 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest month of the year in Vienna.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.