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Schwaz in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski lifts). Across Austria: Autumn colour and new wine (Sturm) in the east; lifts start closing late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Austria overall
Prices: Medium; Austria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodAustria month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski lifts). Across Austria: Autumn colour and new wine (Sturm) in the east; lifts start closing late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

SchwazHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Austria overall: Low
Prices · Austria overall: Medium

Austria overall: Autumn colour and new wine (Sturm) in the east; lifts start closing late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Schwaz, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski lifts). Across Austria: Autumn colour and new wine (Sturm) in the east; lifts start closing late in the month.

January: Inside Schwaz's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking, Dec–Feb for ski lifts.

Schwaz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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