Month guide · Vienna · Austria
Vienna in October
What October is really like in Vienna: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Vienna. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Crisp autumn days and golden vineyards; a good month for museums, heurigen and the opera.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Vienna: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (21°C (70°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September and October with the grape harvest and new concert season, turning grey in November when Christmas markets open.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Long Night of the Museums (usually early October)
- Austrian National Day (26 October)
- Viennale film festival (usually late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · Simmering
Central Cemetery
The Zentralfriedhof, opened in 1874, is one of Europe's largest cemeteries, with hundreds of thousands of graves among tree-lined avenues.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Palace · Innere Stadt
Hofburg Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum
Allow extra time for the Imperial Treasury, which is a separate ticket but holds some of the most important regalia in Europe.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Experience · Innere Stadt
Spanish Riding School
White Lipizzaner stallions perform classical dressage under the chandeliers of the baroque Winter Riding School inside the Hofburg, a tradition dating back more than 450 years.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Gallery · Landstraße
Belvedere
The gardens are free and give the classic view of the Upper Belvedere reflected in its pool.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
It is one of the best months to visit Vienna. Crisp autumn days and golden vineyards; a good month for museums, heurigen and the opera.
+How warm is Vienna in October?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vienna in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.