AI-generatedHeiligenkreuz at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 778 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 355 m
Climate in Heiligenkreuz
Heiligenkreuz has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Heiligenkreuz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Heiligenkreuz
The best time to visit Heiligenkreuz is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 98 mm of precipitation.
Heiligenkreuz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Heiligenkreuz in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Heiligenkreuz in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Heiligenkreuz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Heiligenkreuz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, 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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1318:09
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 06:54–07:55 · evening 17:27–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:42–06:54 · evening 18:28–18:40
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 Heiligenkreuz 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 | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Heiligenkreuz in October?
In October, Heiligenkreuz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:13 – 18:09
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- 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
Compare two months in Heiligenkreuz
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 Heiligenkreuz: score 82 against 55. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 87 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Heiligenkreuz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January3° · 2.3 h
In January, Heiligenkreuz is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in January22February6° · 3.7 h
In February, Heiligenkreuz is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 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 Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in February35March10° · 5.0 h
In March, Heiligenkreuz is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in March76April16° · 7.1 h
In April, Heiligenkreuz is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in April74May20° · 7.8 h
In May, Heiligenkreuz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in May79June24° · 8.5 h
In June, Heiligenkreuz is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in June77July26° · 8.7 h
In July, Heiligenkreuz is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in July82August25° · 8.4 h
In August, Heiligenkreuz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in August77September20° · 6.2 h
In September, Heiligenkreuz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in September55October14° · 4.3 h
In October, Heiligenkreuz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in October22November8° · 2.3 h
In November, Heiligenkreuz is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in November18December4° · 1.9 h
In December, Heiligenkreuz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Heiligenkreuz.
Heiligenkreuz in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 26°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Heiligenkreuz
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 (−2°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | 18 | 3° | −2° | 2.3 h | 10 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 6° | −1° | 3.7 h | 9 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 10° | 2° | 5.0 h | 10 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 16° | 6° | 7.1 h | 11 | 56 |
| MayMay | 74 | 20° | 10° | 7.8 h | 14 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 24° | 14° | 8.5 h | 13 | 88 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 26° | 15° | 8.7 h | 14 | 98 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 15° | 8.4 h | 12 | 87 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 11° | 6.2 h | 11 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 14° | 7° | 4.3 h | 10 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 8° | 3° | 2.3 h | 9 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 4° | −1° | 1.9 h | 9 | 42 |
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
48.06° N, 16.12° E · 355 m · Europe/Vienna
Sunshine2,020 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Heiligenkreuz
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 4.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Heiligenkreuz, 39 % 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.
Rain778 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Heiligenkreuz: 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, Heiligenkreuz has about 10 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 8 in June
UV index in Heiligenkreuz
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 120 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 February: 19 km/h
Wind and clouds in Heiligenkreuz
How breezy and how cloudy Heiligenkreuz 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 Heiligenkreuz typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Heiligenkreuz: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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 & humidity12 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Heiligenkreuz
How often the day gets hot in Heiligenkreuz (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, Heiligenkreuz 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 43% in January
Snow in Heiligenkreuz
Snow is possible in Heiligenkreuz, 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 Heiligenkreuz.
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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Heiligenkreuz 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.
Heiligenkreuz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °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 2 h
- Distance
- 1,250 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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Heiligenkreuz vs Baden bei Wien
In October Baden bei Wien has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs 55). During the day Baden bei Wien is 1 °C warmer than Heiligenkreuz.
| in October | Heiligenkreuz | Baden bei Wien |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Heiligenkreuz ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Heiligenkreuz
When is the best time to visit Heiligenkreuz?
The best time to visit Heiligenkreuz 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 Heiligenkreuz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Heiligenkreuz?
The wettest month is July with 98 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Heiligenkreuz get?
Heiligenkreuz gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Heiligenkreuz in?
Heiligenkreuz is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Heiligenkreuz?
A nonstop flight from London to Heiligenkreuz takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Heiligenkreuz?
Heiligenkreuz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 75, summer holidays 80, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 18.