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Schwechat weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Schwechat at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 27°
Sunshine a year
2,040 h
Rain a year
625 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
163 m

Climate in Schwechat

Schwechat has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Schwechat is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Schwechat

The best time to visit Schwechat is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation.

Schwechat through the seasons

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

Schwechat in spring

Mar – May

70

Good

  • 11–21 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Schwechat in summer

Jun – Aug

85

Excellent

  • 26–27 °C by day
  • 8.7 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Schwechat in autumn

Sep – Nov

56

Fair

  • 9–22 °C by day
  • 4.3 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Schwechat in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 4–7 °C by day
  • 2.6 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 – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Schwechat for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

61

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 9°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:1218:08

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 06:52–07:54 · evening 17:25–18:27
Blue hour
Morning 06:40–06:52 · evening 18:27–18:39

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 Schwechat compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°12°
Night-time low10°6°
Daylight11.7 h10.1 h

What is the weather like in Schwechat in October?

In October, Schwechat is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 Schwechat.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 56 min07:12 – 18:08
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 %74 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
  • 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 Schwechat

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

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August has the better holiday weather in Schwechat: score 87 against 61. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Schwechat
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score6187better
Daytime high15°27°
Night-time low8°16°
Sunshine4.2 h8.6 hbetter
Rainy days99
Rainfall46 mmbetter65 mm
Muggy days0better2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Schwechat month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

20January4° · 2.3 h

In January, Schwechat is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in January
24February7° · 3.7 h

In February, Schwechat is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in February
45March11° · 5.0 h

In March, Schwechat is cool: daytime highs average 11 °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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in March
85April18° · 7.2 h

In April, Schwechat is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in April
81May21° · 8.0 h

In May, Schwechat is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in May
85June26° · 8.7 h

In June, Schwechat is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Schwechat.

Schwechat in June
84July27° · 8.8 h

In July, Schwechat is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Schwechat.

Schwechat in July
87August27° · 8.6 h

In August, Schwechat is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Schwechat.

Schwechat in August
80September22° · 6.4 h

In September, Schwechat is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in September
61October15° · 4.2 h

In October, Schwechat is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in October
27November9° · 2.3 h

In November, Schwechat is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 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 Schwechat.

Schwechat in November
21December4° · 1.8 h

In December, Schwechat is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Schwechat.

Schwechat in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Schwechat

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 (−1°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan204°−1°2.3 h936
FebruaryFeb247°0°3.7 h833
MarchMar4511°3°5.0 h838
AprilApr8518°7°7.2 h844
MayMay8121°11°8.0 h1167
JuneJun8526°15°8.7 h1168
JulyJul8427°16°8.8 h1175
AugustAug8727°16°8.6 h965
SeptemberSep8022°12°6.4 h974
OctoberOct6115°8°4.2 h946
NovemberNov279°4°2.3 h843
DecemberDec214°0°1.8 h838

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

48.13° N, 16.47° E · 163 m · Europe/Vienna

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Schwechat

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

Per year
2,040 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.2 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Schwechat, 39 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Schwechat: 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
625 mm on 110 days
Wettest month
Jul · 75 mm
Driest month
Feb · 33 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 46 mm

In October, Schwechat has about 9 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Schwechat

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Schwechat

How breezy and how cloudy Schwechat 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Schwechat 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.

Year average
61 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 49 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 74 %
OctoberCloud cover 63 %Sunshine 4.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Schwechat: variable cloud, with about 4.2 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 Schwechat

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

Hot days a year
20 days
Hottest month
Jul · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

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

In October, Schwechat 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 Schwechat

Snow is possible in Schwechat, 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
9 days
Fresh snow a year
35 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

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

In October, it hardly ever snows in Schwechat.

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 Schwechat

Weather for your travel dates

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

Schwechat 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.

Schwechat has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    82

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    86

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    61

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 2.1 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
Distance
1,270 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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Schwechat vs Vienna

In October the holiday weather in Schwechat and Vienna is about equally good (score 61 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Vienna as in Schwechat.

Schwechat vs Vienna, in October
in OctoberSchwechatVienna
Holiday weather score6162
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days99
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

Through the year

OctoberSchwechat 15°Vienna 15°
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Ranking

Austria in October: the best places

In October, Schwechat ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Kittsee16°70
  3. 3Frauenkirchen16°70
  4. 4Illmitz16°70
  5. 5Neusiedl am See16°69
  6. 6Bruck an der Leitha16°68
  7. 7Hainburg an der Donau16°68
  8. 8Petronell-Carnuntum16°67
  9. 19SchwechatThis page15°61
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Schwechat's – good alternatives.

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  2. 91 % similar72Murska SobotaSlovenia16°Best time: Apr – Oct
  3. 89 % similar74HévízHungary16°Best time: Apr – Oct
  4. 89 % similar68GödöllőHungary16°Best time: Apr – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Schwechat

When is the best time to visit Schwechat?

The best time to visit Schwechat 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 Schwechat?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Schwechat?

The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 33 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Schwechat get?

Schwechat gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Schwechat in?

Schwechat is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Schwechat?

A nonstop flight from London to Schwechat takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,270 km.

Which school holidays are best for Schwechat?

Schwechat has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 82, summer holidays 86, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 21.