Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Venice | Vienna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Venice |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 12°C (54°F)▲ | 7°C (45°F) | Venice |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 9 days▲ | Vienna |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 118 mm | 48 mm▲ | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 8h/day▲ | 7h/day | Venice |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Venice |
Venice 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.
Venice sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Vienna is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in October. Venice receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Venice reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
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 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Venice receives approximately 118 mm of rainfall across 11 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 2 rain days and 70 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 12°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 7°C, 9 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 | Venice | Vienna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 8d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 9°C | 8d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 16°C | 10d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 21°C | 10d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 9d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 27°C | 8d | 26°C | 12d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 26°C | 10d |
| Sep | 23°C | 10d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 18°C | 11d | 15°C | 9d |
| Nov | 13°C | 11d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 8°C | 8d | 4°C | 9d |
Venice Weather in October
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