Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Zagreb | Vienna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Zagreb |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 8°C (46°F)▲ | 7°C (45°F) | Zagreb |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days | 9 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 80 mm | 48 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 | 12 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Zagreb |
Zagreb and Vienna are closely matched in October. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Zagreb sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Vienna is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October.
Zagreb reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Vienna averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 7°C (45°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.
Zagreb receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Vienna sees 48 mm over 9 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 7°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. 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 | Zagreb | Vienna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 5°C | 9d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 7°C | 8d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 10d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 10d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 21°C | 12d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 11d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 27°C | 10d | 26°C | 12d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 26°C | 10d |
| Sep | 22°C | 10d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 16°C | 9d | 15°C | 9d |
| Nov | 10°C | 10d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 5°C | 10d | 4°C | 9d |
Zagreb Weather in October
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