Vienna in October
Autumn colour in the Augarten, the last of the Sturm in the wine taverns, and one national holiday that opens the museums for nothing.
Is October a good time to visit Vienna?
October is a middling month in Vienna — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- National Day (26 October) — many museums free
- Viennale film festival
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Vienna, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Vienna?
October is a middling month in Vienna — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Vienna in October?
Vienna sits at roughly 66/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 1 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Vienna in October?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 7°C in October, with about 7 wet days across the month.