AI-generatedPetronell-Carnuntum at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 625 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 177 m
Climate in Petronell-Carnuntum
Petronell-Carnuntum has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Petronell-Carnuntum is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Petronell-Carnuntum
The best time to visit Petronell-Carnuntum is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation.
Petronell-Carnuntum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Petronell-Carnuntum in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Petronell-Carnuntum in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Petronell-Carnuntum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–22 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Petronell-Carnuntum in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–6 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:1018:06
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:53 · evening 17:24–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:51 · evening 18:25–18:37
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 Petronell-Carnuntum compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Petronell-Carnuntum in October?
In October, Petronell-Carnuntum is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:10 – 18:06
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 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 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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 Petronell-Carnuntum
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Petronell-Carnuntum: score 86 against 67. In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 44 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Petronell-Carnuntum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January3° · 2.1 h
In January, Petronell-Carnuntum is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in January24February6° · 3.5 h
In February, Petronell-Carnuntum is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in February47March12° · 5.0 h
In March, Petronell-Carnuntum is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in March86April18° · 7.3 h
In April, Petronell-Carnuntum is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in April83May22° · 8.5 h
In May, Petronell-Carnuntum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in May86June26° · 9.1 h
In June, Petronell-Carnuntum is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in June77July28° · 9.4 h
In July, Petronell-Carnuntum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in July81August28° · 9.0 h
In August, Petronell-Carnuntum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in August81September22° · 6.5 h
In September, Petronell-Carnuntum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in September67October16° · 4.4 h
In October, Petronell-Carnuntum is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in October26November9° · 2.2 h
In November, Petronell-Carnuntum is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in November21December4° · 1.6 h
In December, Petronell-Carnuntum is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Petronell-Carnuntum in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Petronell-Carnuntum
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 20 | 3° | −2° | 2.1 h | 9 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 6° | −1° | 3.5 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 12° | 3° | 5.0 h | 8 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 18° | 8° | 7.3 h | 8 | 44 |
| MayMay | 83 | 22° | 12° | 8.5 h | 11 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 26° | 15° | 9.1 h | 11 | 68 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 28° | 17° | 9.4 h | 11 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 28° | 17° | 9.0 h | 9 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 22° | 13° | 6.5 h | 9 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 16° | 8° | 4.4 h | 9 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 9° | 4° | 2.2 h | 8 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 4° | −1° | 1.6 h | 8 | 38 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Petronell-Carnuntum
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 4.4 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Petronell-Carnuntum, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Petronell-Carnuntum: 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, Petronell-Carnuntum has about 9 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Petronell-Carnuntum
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 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 and clouds in Petronell-Carnuntum
How breezy and how cloudy Petronell-Carnuntum 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 Petronell-Carnuntum typically peaks at 19 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 Petronell-Carnuntum: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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 Petronell-Carnuntum
How often the day gets hot in Petronell-Carnuntum (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, Petronell-Carnuntum has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Petronell-Carnuntum
Snow is possible in Petronell-Carnuntum, 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 Petronell-Carnuntum.
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.
Planning a trip to Petronell-Carnuntum
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Petronell-Carnuntum 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.
Petronell-Carnuntum has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,290 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.
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Petronell-Carnuntum vs Hainburg an der Donau
In October the holiday weather in Petronell-Carnuntum and Hainburg an der Donau is about equally good (score 67 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Hainburg an der Donau as in Petronell-Carnuntum.
| in October | Petronell-Carnuntum | Hainburg an der Donau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Petronell-Carnuntum
When is the best time to visit Petronell-Carnuntum?
The best time to visit Petronell-Carnuntum 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 Petronell-Carnuntum?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Petronell-Carnuntum?
The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Petronell-Carnuntum get?
Petronell-Carnuntum gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Petronell-Carnuntum in?
Petronell-Carnuntum is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Petronell-Carnuntum?
A nonstop flight from London to Petronell-Carnuntum takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Petronell-Carnuntum?
Petronell-Carnuntum has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 84, summer holidays 80, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 21.