AI-generatedMelk at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 767 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 222 m
Climate in Melk
Melk 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 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Melk 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
Good
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 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:1618:12
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 06:57–07:59 · evening 17:30–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:57 · evening 18:31–18:44
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 Melk in October?
In October, Melk 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 55 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:16 – 18:12
- 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
- 66 %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 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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 hours in Melk
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 Melk, 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.
UV index in Melk
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 65 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 in Melk: 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, Melk has about 10 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Melk
How breezy and how cloudy Melk 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 Melk 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Melk: 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 Melk
How often the day gets hot in Melk (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, Melk 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 in Melk
Snow is possible in Melk, 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 Melk.
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 Melk
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 3° | −3° | 2.2 h | 11 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 6° | −2° | 3.5 h | 9 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 10° | 1° | 4.8 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 16° | 5° | 6.8 h | 11 | 56 |
| MayMay | 72 | 19° | 10° | 7.4 h | 15 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 24° | 14° | 8.0 h | 14 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 25° | 16° | 8.3 h | 14 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 25° | 16° | 7.9 h | 12 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 20° | 12° | 6.0 h | 11 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 15° | 7° | 4.3 h | 10 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 9° | 2° | 2.4 h | 10 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 4° | −2° | 1.9 h | 10 | 45 |
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
48.23° N, 15.33° E · 222 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Melk
The best time to visit Melk is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to September. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is May with 88 mm.
Melk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Melk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Melk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Melk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Melk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Melk for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Melk
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 Melk: score 79 against 60. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 79better |
| Day high | 15° | 25° |
| Night low | 7° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 81 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
Apr, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Melk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January3° · 2 h
In January, Melk is 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 11 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in January21February6° · 4 h
In February, Melk 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 is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in February34March10° · 5 h
In March, Melk 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 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in March70April16° · 7 h
In April, Melk 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 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in April72May19° · 7 h
In May, Melk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in May76June24° · 8 h
In June, Melk 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 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in June76July25° · 8 h
In July, Melk 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 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in July79August25° · 8 h
In August, Melk 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 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in August75September20° · 6 h
In September, Melk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in September60October15° · 4 h
In October, Melk 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 55 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in October23November9° · 2 h
In November, Melk 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 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Melk.
Melk in November17December4° · 2 h
In December, Melk 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. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Melk.
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Melk vs. St. Pölten
In October the holiday weather in Melk and St. Pölten is about equally good (score 60 vs. 59). During the day it is about as warm in St. Pölten as in Melk.
| in October | Melk | St. Pölten |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Melk
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Melk 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.
Melk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °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
- 1,190 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 Melk
When is the best time to visit Melk?
The best time to visit Melk 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 Melk?
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 Melk?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is May with 88 mm. The driest month is February with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Melk get?
Melk gets around 1,940 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 Melk in?
Melk uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Melk?
A nonstop flight from London to Melk takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.
Which school holidays are best for Melk?
Melk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 17.
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