When to go · Villach
Villach in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing). 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
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing). 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:
- DecemberGreatInside Villach's best window: May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside Villach's best window: May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Villach's best window: May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Villach's best window: May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in October
- VillachHighs 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 Villach, side by side.
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: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Austria: Autumn colour and new wine (Sturm) in the east; lifts start closing late in the month.
January: Inside Villach's best window: May–Sep for lakes and the alpine road; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Villach: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings