AI-generatedSchladming at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,774 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 738 m
Climate in Schladming
Schladming has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Schladming is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2218:20
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 07:03–08:04 · evening 17:38–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:39–18:51
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 Schladming in October?
In October, Schladming is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Schladming.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:22 – 18:20
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Schladming
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Schladming, 40 % 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 Schladming
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 Schladming: 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, Schladming has about 14 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Schladming
How breezy and how cloudy Schladming 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 Schladming typically peaks at 8 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 68 % of the sky over Schladming: mostly cloudy, 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 Schladming
How often the day gets hot in Schladming (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, Schladming 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 Schladming
When Schladming 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, Schladming has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 13 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 31 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
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 Schladming
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 August (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 | 7 | 2° | −6° | 2.6 h | 15 | 120 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 4° | −5° | 3.8 h | 14 | 112 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | −1° | 4.8 h | 17 | 134 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 11° | 2° | 6.2 h | 16 | 117 |
| MayMay | 61 | 17° | 7° | 6.4 h | 21 | 194 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 19 | 191 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 22° | 13° | 7.0 h | 20 | 208 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 23° | 13° | 6.8 h | 18 | 186 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 18° | 9° | 5.4 h | 16 | 166 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 14° | 5° | 4.4 h | 14 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 8° | −1° | 2.6 h | 13 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 3° | −5° | 2.3 h | 15 | 118 |
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
47.39° N, 13.69° E · 738 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Schladming
The best time to visit Schladming is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 208 mm.
Schladming through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Schladming in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Schladming in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Schladming in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Schladming in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Schladming for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Schladming
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Schladming: score 63 against 53. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 53 | 63better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 19 |
| Rainfall | 121 mmbetter | 191 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Aug
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Schladming month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January2° · 3 h
In January, Schladming is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 120 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in January11February4° · 4 h
In February, Schladming is cold: daytime highs average 4 °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 14 days, totalling 112 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in February15March7° · 5 h
In March, Schladming is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 134 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in March42April11° · 6 h
In April, Schladming 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 16 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in April61May17° · 6 h
In May, Schladming is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in May63June21° · 7 h
In June, Schladming is warm: daytime highs average 21 °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 191 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in June63July22° · 7 h
In July, Schladming is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 208 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in July63August23° · 7 h
In August, Schladming is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 186 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in August63September18° · 5 h
In September, Schladming is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 166 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in September53October14° · 4 h
In October, Schladming is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in October19November8° · 3 h
In November, Schladming is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schladming.
Schladming in November6December3° · 2 h
In December, Schladming is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 118 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schladming.
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Schladming vs. Altaussee
In October the holiday weather in Schladming and Altaussee is about equally good (score 53 vs. 54). During the day it is about as warm in Altaussee as in Schladming.
| in October | Schladming | Altaussee |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 53 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Schladming ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Schladming
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Schladming 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.
Schladming has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 53).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good · ski conditions
- 10 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 2 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,120 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 Schladming
When is the best time to visit Schladming?
The best time to visit Schladming 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 Schladming?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Schladming?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 208 mm. The driest month is November with 107 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Schladming get?
Schladming gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Schladming in?
Schladming uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Schladming?
A nonstop flight from London to Schladming takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,120 km.
Which school holidays are best for Schladming?
Schladming has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65 (Ski), May half-term 61, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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