AI-generatedBad Gastein at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,215 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 998 m
Climate in Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Bad Gastein is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2418:22
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:05–08:05 · evening 17:41–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:05 · evening 18:41–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bad Gastein in October?
In October, Bad Gastein is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:24 – 18:22
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bad Gastein
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bad Gastein, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bad Gastein
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bad Gastein: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bad Gastein has about 11 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bad Gastein
How breezy and how cloudy Bad Gastein is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bad Gastein typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Bad Gastein: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Bad Gastein
When Bad Gastein is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Bad Gastein has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,600 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bad Gastein
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in August (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 1° | −8° | 3.6 h | 9 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 3° | −7° | 4.5 h | 9 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 6° | −3° | 5.1 h | 11 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 10° | 1° | 5.4 h | 14 | 94 |
| MayMay | 55 | 15° | 5° | 5.8 h | 18 | 128 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 20° | 9° | 6.4 h | 17 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 17 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 21° | 11° | 6.4 h | 16 | 131 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 17° | 7° | 5.1 h | 12 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 13° | 3° | 4.1 h | 11 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 7° | −2° | 2.9 h | 11 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 2° | −7° | 3.0 h | 9 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.12° N, 13.13° E · 998 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Bad Gastein
The best time to visit Bad Gastein is from June to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is August with 131 mm.
Bad Gastein through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bad Gastein in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Bad Gastein in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Bad Gastein in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Bad Gastein in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bad Gastein for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bad Gastein
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September has the better holiday weather in Bad Gastein: score 69 against 53. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 53 | 69better |
| Day high | 13° | 17° |
| Night low | 3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 117 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,600 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Bad Gastein month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January1° · 4 h
In January, Bad Gastein is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in January25February3° · 5 h
In February, Bad Gastein is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 60 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in February23March6° · 5 h
In March, Bad Gastein is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in March36April10° · 5 h
In April, Bad Gastein is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in April55May15° · 6 h
In May, Bad Gastein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in May64June20° · 6 h
In June, Bad Gastein is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in June65July21° · 7 h
In July, Bad Gastein is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in July65August21° · 6 h
In August, Bad Gastein is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in August69September17° · 5 h
In September, Bad Gastein is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in September53October13° · 4 h
In October, Bad Gastein is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in October18November7° · 3 h
In November, Bad Gastein is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
Bad Gastein in November19December2° · 3 h
In December, Bad Gastein is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 73 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Gastein.
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Bad Gastein vs. St Johann im Pongau
In October St Johann im Pongau has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 53). During the day St Johann im Pongau is 2 °C warmer than Bad Gastein. St Johann im Pongau gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bad Gastein | St Johann im Pongau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 53 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Bad Gastein ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4St Johann im Pongau15°59
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- 7Hallein15°58
- 8Lienz14°57
- 19Bad GasteinThis page13°53
Planning a trip to Bad Gastein
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Bad Gastein in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bad Gastein has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 89) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 32).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 2 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bad Gastein
When is the best time to visit Bad Gastein?
The best time to visit Bad Gastein is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bad Gastein?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Bad Gastein?
Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is August with 131 mm. The driest month is January with 57 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bad Gastein get?
Bad Gastein gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in November there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Bad Gastein in?
Bad Gastein uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bad Gastein?
A nonstop flight from London to Bad Gastein takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bad Gastein?
Bad Gastein has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 89) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 89 (Ski).
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