AI-generatedDürnstein at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 707 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 223 m
Climate in Dürnstein
Dürnstein has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Dürnstein is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1618:11
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 06:56–07:59 · evening 17:28–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:56 · evening 18:31–18:43
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 Dürnstein in October?
In October, Dürnstein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min07:16 – 18:11
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Dürnstein
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 4.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Dürnstein, 39 % 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 Dürnstein
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Dürnstein: 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, Dürnstein has about 10 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dürnstein
How breezy and how cloudy Dürnstein 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 Dürnstein typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Dürnstein: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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.
Heat and humidity in Dürnstein
How often the day gets hot in Dürnstein (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dürnstein has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Dürnstein
Snow is possible in Dürnstein, but no month makes it likely: 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, it hardly ever snows in Dürnstein.
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 Dürnstein
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 17 | 3° | −3° | 2.2 h | 10 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 6° | −2° | 3.6 h | 8 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 10° | 1° | 4.9 h | 10 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 15° | 5° | 6.9 h | 10 | 51 |
| MayMay | 76 | 19° | 10° | 7.5 h | 13 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 23° | 14° | 8.1 h | 12 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 25° | 16° | 8.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 25° | 16° | 8.1 h | 10 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 11° | 6.0 h | 10 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 15° | 7° | 4.2 h | 10 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 9° | 2° | 2.3 h | 9 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 4° | −2° | 1.9 h | 10 | 42 |
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
48.40° N, 15.52° E · 223 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Dürnstein
The best time to visit Dürnstein is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in May and in July; the wettest month is September with 81 mm.
Dürnstein through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dürnstein in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Dürnstein in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Dürnstein in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Dürnstein in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dürnstein for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dürnstein
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Dürnstein: score 84 against 59. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 84better |
| Day high | 15° | 25° |
| Night low | 7° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 52 mmbetter | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Dürnstein month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January3° · 2 h
In January, Dürnstein is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in January23February6° · 4 h
In February, Dürnstein is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in February35March10° · 5 h
In March, Dürnstein is cool: 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 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in March70April15° · 7 h
In April, Dürnstein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in April76May19° · 8 h
In May, Dürnstein is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in May80June23° · 8 h
In June, Dürnstein is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in June80July25° · 8 h
In July, Dürnstein is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in July84August25° · 8 h
In August, Dürnstein is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in August77September20° · 6 h
In September, Dürnstein is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in September59October15° · 4 h
In October, Dürnstein is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in October22November9° · 2 h
In November, Dürnstein is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein in November18December4° · 2 h
In December, Dürnstein is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dürnstein.
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Dürnstein vs. Krems
In October the holiday weather in Dürnstein and Krems is about equally good (score 59 vs. 60). During the day it is about as warm in Krems as in Dürnstein.
| in October | Dürnstein | Krems |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Dürnstein ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Leibnitz16°67
- 2Eisenstadt15°65
- 3Tulln an der Donau15°63
- 4Klosterneuburg15°63
- 5Krems15°60
- 6Melk15°60
- 7DürnsteinThis page15°59
- 8Vienna15°59
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Dürnstein 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.
Dürnstein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,190 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 Dürnstein
When is the best time to visit Dürnstein?
The best time to visit Dürnstein is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dürnstein?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Dürnstein?
Rain is most frequent in May and in July; the wettest month is September with 81 mm. The driest month is February with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dürnstein get?
Dürnstein gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Dürnstein in?
Dürnstein uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dürnstein?
A nonstop flight from London to Dürnstein takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dürnstein?
Dürnstein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 18.
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