Krakow vs Vienna

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in October. Vienna offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Krakow sees 6 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Krakow is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in October.

Krakow reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 5°C (41°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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Krakow receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Vienna sees 48 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.