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St. Anton in October

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Austria overall
Prices: Medium; Austria overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodAustria month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Sep for hiking). 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

St. AntonHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 7 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 St. Anton, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

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

January: Inside St. Anton's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Sep for hiking.

St. Anton: 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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