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Krems

Nature escape

Krems at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Sunshine a year
1,960 h
Rain a year
707 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
195 m

Climate in Krems

Krems 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 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Krems is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:1518:11

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 06:56–07:58 · evening 17:28–18:30
Blue hour
Morning 06:44–06:56 · evening 18:30–18:42

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 Krems in October?

In October, Krems 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 good month for a holiday in Krems.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 55 min07:15 – 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 %76 %
  • 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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Krems

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,960 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.3 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Krems, 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Krems

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

Rain in Krems: 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.

Per year
707 mm on 124 days
Wettest month
Sep · 81 mm
Driest month
Feb · 36 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 52 mm

In October, Krems has about 10 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Krems

How breezy and how cloudy Krems 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.

Year average
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Krems 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.

Year average
63 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 53 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 65 %Sunshine 4.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Krems: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Krems

How often the day gets hot in Krems (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
11 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 15 °C

In October, Krems 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

Snow in Krems

Snow is possible in Krems, 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 days a year
15 days
Fresh snow a year
51 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 3 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Krems.

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.

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Nights and sleep in Krems

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.

OctoberDay 15°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan173°−3°2.3 h1044
FebruaryFeb236°−2°3.6 h836
MarchMar3510°1°4.9 h1050
AprilApr7216°5°7.0 h1051
MayMay7620°10°7.5 h1380
JuneJun8024°14°8.1 h1278
JulyJul8025°16°8.3 h1277
AugustAug8425°16°8.1 h1074
SeptemberSep7720°11°6.1 h1081
OctoberOct6015°7°4.3 h1052
NovemberNov229°2°2.3 h944
DecemberDec184°−2°1.9 h1042

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

48.41° N, 15.61° E · 195 m · Europe/Vienna

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Krems

The best time to visit Krems 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.

Krems through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Krems in spring

Mar – May

61

Good

  • 10–20 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Krems in summer

Jun – Aug

81

Excellent

  • 24–25 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Krems in autumn

Sep – Nov

53

Fair

  • 9–20 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Krems in winter

Dec – Feb

19

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 Krems for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, August – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Krems

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

August has the better holiday weather in Krems: score 84 against 60. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Krems
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score6084better
Day high15°25°
Night low7°16°
Sunshine4.3 h8.1 hbetter
Rainy days1010
Rainfall52 mmbetter74 mm
Muggy days0better2

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

Krems month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January3° · 2 h

In January, Krems is freezing 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 Krems.

Krems in January
23February6° · 4 h

In February, Krems 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 Krems.

Krems in February
35March10° · 5 h

In March, Krems 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 Krems.

Krems in March
72April16° · 7 h

In April, Krems is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 Krems.

Krems in April
76May20° · 8 h

In May, Krems is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 Krems.

Krems in May
80June24° · 8 h

In June, Krems is warm: daytime highs average 24 °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 Krems.

Krems in June
80July25° · 8 h

In July, Krems 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 Krems.

Krems in July
84August25° · 8 h

In August, Krems 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 Krems.

Krems in August
77September20° · 6 h

In September, Krems 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 Krems.

Krems in September
60October15° · 4 h

In October, Krems 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 good month for a holiday in Krems.

Krems in October
22November9° · 2 h

In November, Krems 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 Krems.

Krems in November
18December4° · 2 h

In December, Krems 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. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 42 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krems.

Krems in December
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Krems vs. Dürnstein

In October the holiday weather in Krems and Dürnstein is about equally good (score 60 vs. 59). During the day it is about as warm in Dürnstein as in Krems.

Krems vs. Dürnstein, in October
in OctoberKremsDürnstein
Holiday score6059
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKrems 15°Dürnstein 15°
KremsDürnstein
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Ranking

Austria in October: the best places

In October, Krems ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Leibnitz16°67
  2. 2Eisenstadt15°65
  3. 3Tulln an der Donau15°63
  4. 4Klosterneuburg15°63
  5. 5KremsThis page15°60
  6. 6Melk15°60
  7. 7Dürnstein15°59
  8. 8Vienna15°59
All destinations: Austria

Planning a trip to Krems

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Krems 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.

Krems has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    61

    Good

    • 14 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    83

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 8.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    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 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 Krems

When is the best time to visit Krems?

The best time to visit Krems 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 Krems?

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 Krems?

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 Krems get?

Krems gets around 1,960 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 Krems in?

Krems uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Krems?

A nonstop flight from London to Krems takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,200 km.

Which school holidays are best for Krems?

Krems 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 61, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 18.

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