AI-generatedFriesach at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 635 m
Climate in Friesach
Friesach has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Friesach is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Friesach
The best time to visit Friesach is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in September. The wettest month is August with 103 mm of precipitation.
Friesach through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Friesach in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Friesach in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Friesach in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–20 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Friesach in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:1918:17
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 07:00–08:00 · evening 17:36–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–07:00 · evening 18:36–18:48
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.
October in Friesach compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Friesach in October?
In October, Friesach is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Friesach.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:19 – 18:17
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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
Compare two months in Friesach
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 Friesach: score 75 against 56. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 76 mmbetter | 103 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Friesach month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January2° · 2.9 h
In January, Friesach is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in January28February5° · 4.4 h
In February, Friesach is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in February39March10° · 5.4 h
In March, Friesach is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in March66April15° · 6.2 h
In April, Friesach is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in April71May20° · 7.0 h
In May, Friesach is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in May71June24° · 7.5 h
In June, Friesach is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in June74July25° · 7.8 h
In July, Friesach is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in July75August25° · 7.3 h
In August, Friesach is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in August74September20° · 5.6 h
In September, Friesach is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in September56October14° · 4.2 h
In October, Friesach is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in October18November7° · 2.3 h
In November, Friesach is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in November22December2° · 2.3 h
In December, Friesach is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Friesach.
Friesach in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Friesach
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 24 | 2° | −6° | 2.9 h | 7 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 5° | −5° | 4.4 h | 7 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 10° | −1° | 5.4 h | 9 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 15° | 3° | 6.2 h | 11 | 67 |
| MayMay | 71 | 20° | 7° | 7.0 h | 15 | 100 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 24° | 11° | 7.5 h | 15 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 25° | 12° | 7.8 h | 14 | 100 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 25° | 12° | 7.3 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 8° | 5.6 h | 11 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 14° | 4° | 4.2 h | 9 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 7° | 1° | 2.3 h | 9 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 2° | −5° | 2.3 h | 8 | 49 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Friesach
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Friesach, 38 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Friesach: 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, Friesach has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Friesach
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 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Friesach
How breezy and how cloudy Friesach 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 Friesach typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Friesach: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Friesach
How often the day gets hot in Friesach (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, Friesach has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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
Snow in Friesach
Snow is possible in Friesach, 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, Friesach has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Planning a trip to Friesach
Weather for your travel dates
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Friesach 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.
Friesach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 7 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.
Good to know: Austria
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- German
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +43
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Friesach vs Althofen
In October the holiday weather in Friesach and Althofen is about equally good (score 56 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Althofen as in Friesach.
| in October | Friesach | Althofen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Friesach ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Friesach
When is the best time to visit Friesach?
The best time to visit Friesach 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 Friesach?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Friesach?
The wettest month is August with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Friesach get?
Friesach gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in November there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Friesach in?
Friesach is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Friesach?
A nonstop flight from London to Friesach takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.
Which school holidays are best for Friesach?
Friesach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 71, summer holidays 75, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 23.