Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Vienna | Munich | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Vienna |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 7°C (45°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Vienna |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 11 days | Vienna |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 48 mm▲ | 68 mm | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Munich |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in October. Vienna offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Munich sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Vienna sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Munich is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in October.
Vienna reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Munich averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Vienna receives approximately 48 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Munich sees 68 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 2 rain days and 20 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 7°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 6°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Vienna | Munich | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 8d | 3°C | 12d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 5°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 9°C | 13d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 14°C | 12d |
| May | 20°C | 12d | 18°C | 15d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 21°C | 15d |
| Jul | 26°C | 12d | 23°C | 15d |
| Aug | 26°C | 10d | 23°C | 13d |
| Sep | 20°C | 9d | 18°C | 12d |
| Oct | 15°C | 9d | 14°C | 11d |
| Nov | 9°C | 9d | 8°C | 11d |
| Dec | 4°C | 9d | 4°C | 13d |
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