Vienna · Austria
October
Autumn colour in the Prater and Stadtpark — good value with the cultural season in full swing.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Vienna — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
16.1°C
Low
7.8°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Vienna
Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in October
- ↑Prater and Wienerwald autumn foliage: golden and genuinely beautiful on clear days
- ↑Vienna Philharmonic in full season — tickets available with 3–4 weeks notice
- ↑Prices 25–30% below summer with still-acceptable weather
What you sacrifice
- ↓Temperatures cooling: 7°C nights, some cold and grey days
- ↓Shorter days limiting evening outdoor café culture
- ↓Some outdoor attractions reducing hours toward month end
How October compares to September (best month)
| Factor | October | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 5 |
| Crowds | 6 | 5 |
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Vienna, not across destinations. Methodology →