AI-generatedMariazell at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,438 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 868 m
Climate in Mariazell
Mariazell has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Mariazell is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:1618:13
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 06:57–07:58 · evening 17:31–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:57 · evening 18:32–18:44
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 Mariazell in October?
In October, Mariazell is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:16 – 18:13
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %48 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mariazell
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 4.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Mariazell, 38 % 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.
UV index in Mariazell
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 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 Mariazell: 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, Mariazell has about 13 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mariazell
How breezy and how cloudy Mariazell 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 Mariazell typically peaks at 11 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 69 % of the sky over Mariazell: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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.
Snow in Mariazell
When Mariazell 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, Mariazell has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 25 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mariazell
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 (−6°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 8 | 1° | −6° | 2.3 h | 14 | 92 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 2° | −5° | 3.5 h | 13 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 6° | −2° | 4.7 h | 15 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 11° | 2° | 6.2 h | 15 | 100 |
| MayMay | 55 | 16° | 7° | 6.7 h | 19 | 162 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 20° | 11° | 7.3 h | 19 | 161 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 21° | 13° | 7.4 h | 20 | 171 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 21° | 13° | 7.0 h | 17 | 157 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 16° | 9° | 5.3 h | 15 | 146 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 12° | 5° | 4.1 h | 13 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 7° | 0° | 2.3 h | 13 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 2° | −4° | 2.0 h | 15 | 88 |
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
47.77° N, 15.32° E · 868 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Mariazell
The best time to visit Mariazell is from June to September. The wettest month is July with 171 mm of precipitation.
Mariazell through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mariazell in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Mariazell in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Mariazell in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Mariazell in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mariazell for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mariazell
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Mariazell: score 65 against 38. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 65better |
| Day high | 12° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 20 |
| Rainfall | 97 mmbetter | 171 mm |
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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Mariazell month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January1° · 2 h
In January, Mariazell is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 92 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in January12February2° · 4 h
In February, Mariazell is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 82 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in February12March6° · 5 h
In March, Mariazell is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in March36April11° · 6 h
In April, Mariazell is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in April55May16° · 7 h
In May, Mariazell is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in May64June20° · 7 h
In June, Mariazell is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 161 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in June65July21° · 7 h
In July, Mariazell is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in July65August21° · 7 h
In August, Mariazell is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 157 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in August61September16° · 5 h
In September, Mariazell is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in September38October12° · 4 h
In October, Mariazell is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in October11November7° · 2 h
In November, Mariazell is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
Mariazell in November7December2° · 2 h
In December, Mariazell is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 88 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mariazell.
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Mariazell vs. Leoben
In October Leoben has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 38). During the day Leoben is 2 °C warmer than Mariazell.
| in October | Mariazell | Leoben |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Mariazell ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Leibnitz16°67
- 2Eisenstadt15°65
- 3Tulln an der Donau15°63
- 4Klosterneuburg15°63
- 5Melk15°60
- 6Krems15°60
- 7Dürnstein15°59
- 8Mödling15°59
- 31MariazellThis page12°38
Planning a trip to Mariazell
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mariazell 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.
Mariazell has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,210 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 Mariazell
When is the best time to visit Mariazell?
The best time to visit Mariazell is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mariazell?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Mariazell?
The wettest month is July with 171 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 82 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mariazell get?
Mariazell gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mariazell in?
Mariazell uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mariazell?
A nonstop flight from London to Mariazell takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,210 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mariazell?
Mariazell has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 57, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 8.
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