AI-generatedKlagenfurt am Wörthersee at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,050 h
- Rain a year
- 1,185 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 450 m
Climate in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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: May – 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°
07:1918:18
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 17:37–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–07:00 · evening 18:37–18:49
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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in October?
In October, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 106 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:19 – 18:18
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %58 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, 39 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: 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, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee has about 10 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
How breezy and how cloudy Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee typically peaks at 9 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 70 % of the sky over Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: mostly cloudy, 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 and humidity in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
How often the day gets hot in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (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, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Snow is possible in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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 (−5°), 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 | 21 | 3° | −5° | 3.0 h | 8 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 5° | −3° | 4.8 h | 8 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 10° | 1° | 6.1 h | 10 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 15° | 5° | 6.6 h | 13 | 92 |
| MayMay | 71 | 19° | 9° | 7.4 h | 15 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 23° | 13° | 8.0 h | 14 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 25° | 15° | 8.3 h | 14 | 121 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 24° | 15° | 8.0 h | 13 | 116 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 19° | 11° | 6.4 h | 12 | 125 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 14° | 7° | 4.3 h | 10 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 9° | 2° | 2.3 h | 11 | 117 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 4° | −3° | 2.2 h | 9 | 78 |
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
46.62° N, 14.31° E · 450 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
The best time to visit Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is September with 125 mm.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee: score 78 against 54. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 78better |
| Day high | 14° | 24° |
| Night low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 106 mmbetter | 116 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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January3° · 3 h
In January, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 61 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in January27February5° · 5 h
In February, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in February36March10° · 6 h
In March, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in March57April15° · 7 h
In April, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in April71May19° · 7 h
In May, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in May75June23° · 8 h
In June, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in June75July25° · 8 h
In July, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in July78August24° · 8 h
In August, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in August74September19° · 6 h
In September, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in September54October14° · 4 h
In October, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 106 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in October18November9° · 2 h
In November, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in November20December4° · 2 h
In December, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is cold: daytime highs average 4 °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 9 days, totalling 78 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee vs. Bled
In October Klagenfurt am Wörthersee has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Bled as in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. Bled gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Bled |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 2.6 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 55 min
- Distance
- 1,200 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
When is the best time to visit Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
The best time to visit Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is September with 125 mm. The driest month is January with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Klagenfurt am Wörthersee get?
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in?
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
A nonstop flight from London to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 21.
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