AI-generatedGmünd in Kärnten at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 1,139 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 768 m
Climate in Gmünd in Kärnten
Gmünd in Kärnten 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 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Gmünd in Kärnten is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gmünd in Kärnten
The best time to visit Gmünd in Kärnten is from May to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is August with 129 mm of precipitation.
Gmünd in Kärnten through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gmünd in Kärnten in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Gmünd in Kärnten in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Gmünd in Kärnten in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–20 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Gmünd in Kärnten in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2218:21
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 07:03–08:03 · evening 17:39–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:40–18:52
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 Gmünd in Kärnten compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Gmünd in Kärnten in October?
In October, Gmünd in Kärnten is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:22 – 18:21
- 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 moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %78 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
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
Compare two months in Gmünd in Kärnten
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Gmünd in Kärnten: score 70 against 60. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 5.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 114 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gmünd in Kärnten month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January2° · 3.3 h
In January, Gmünd in Kärnten is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in January26February5° · 4.5 h
In February, Gmünd in Kärnten is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in February39March9° · 5.3 h
In March, Gmünd in Kärnten is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in March59April14° · 5.7 h
In April, Gmünd in Kärnten is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in April62May19° · 6.1 h
In May, Gmünd in Kärnten is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in May66June23° · 6.8 h
In June, Gmünd in Kärnten is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in June66July25° · 7.2 h
In July, Gmünd in Kärnten is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 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 Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in July67August24° · 6.8 h
In August, Gmünd in Kärnten is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in August70September20° · 5.3 h
In September, Gmünd in Kärnten is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in September60October14° · 4.2 h
In October, Gmünd in Kärnten is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in October22November7° · 2.6 h
In November, Gmünd in Kärnten is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in November20December2° · 2.5 h
In December, Gmünd in Kärnten is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gmünd in Kärnten.
Gmünd in Kärnten in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 25°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gmünd in Kärnten
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), 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 | 22 | 2° | −5° | 3.3 h | 8 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 5° | −5° | 4.5 h | 8 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 9° | −1° | 5.3 h | 10 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 14° | 3° | 5.7 h | 14 | 86 |
| MayMay | 62 | 19° | 7° | 6.1 h | 17 | 123 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 23° | 11° | 6.8 h | 17 | 119 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 25° | 12° | 7.2 h | 17 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 24° | 12° | 6.8 h | 16 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 20° | 9° | 5.3 h | 12 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 14° | 5° | 4.2 h | 10 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 7° | 1° | 2.6 h | 11 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 2° | −4° | 2.5 h | 9 | 66 |
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
46.91° N, 13.53° E · 768 m · Europe/Vienna
Sunshine1,840 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Gmünd in Kärnten
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 Gmünd in Kärnten, 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.
Rain1,139 mm a year, most in August
Rain in Gmünd in Kärnten: 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, Gmünd in Kärnten has about 10 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 9 in June
UV index in Gmünd in Kärnten
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 9 km/h
Wind and clouds in Gmünd in Kärnten
How breezy and how cloudy Gmünd in Kärnten 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 Gmünd in Kärnten typically peaks at 7 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 72 % of the sky over Gmünd in Kärnten: 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 & humidity4 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Gmünd in Kärnten
How often the day gets hot in Gmünd in Kärnten (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, Gmünd in Kärnten 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
SnowChance of snow up to 56% in February
Snow in Gmünd in Kärnten
When Gmünd in Kärnten 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, Gmünd in Kärnten has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 out of 100: possible.
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.
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Gmünd in Kärnten 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.
Gmünd in Kärnten has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,130 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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Gmünd in Kärnten vs Spittal an der Drau
In October the holiday weather in Gmünd in Kärnten and Spittal an der Drau is about equally good (score 60 vs 63). During the day Spittal an der Drau is 1 °C warmer than Gmünd in Kärnten. Spittal an der Drau gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Gmünd in Kärnten | Spittal an der Drau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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In October, Gmünd in Kärnten ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Pörtschach am Wörther See15°59
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Frequently asked questions about Gmünd in Kärnten
When is the best time to visit Gmünd in Kärnten?
The best time to visit Gmünd in Kärnten is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gmünd in Kärnten?
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 Gmünd in Kärnten?
The wettest month is August with 129 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gmünd in Kärnten get?
Gmünd in Kärnten gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Gmünd in Kärnten in?
Gmünd in Kärnten is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gmünd in Kärnten?
A nonstop flight from London to Gmünd in Kärnten takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gmünd in Kärnten?
Gmünd in Kärnten has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 63, summer holidays 67, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 21.