AI-generatedSpittal an der Drau at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 2,064 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 553 m
Climate in Spittal an der Drau
Spittal an der Drau has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Spittal an der Drau is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2218:21
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 07:03–08:03 · evening 17:40–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:40–18:52
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 Spittal an der Drau in October?
In October, Spittal an der Drau is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:22 – 18:21
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Spittal an der Drau
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Spittal an der Drau, 41 % 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 Spittal an der Drau
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 105 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 Spittal an der Drau: 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, Spittal an der Drau has about 13 rainy days with 221 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Spittal an der Drau
How breezy and how cloudy Spittal an der Drau 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 Spittal an der Drau typically peaks at 7 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 72 % of the sky over Spittal an der Drau: mostly cloudy, with about 4.5 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 Spittal an der Drau
How often the day gets hot in Spittal an der Drau (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, Spittal an der Drau 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 Spittal an der Drau
When Spittal an der Drau 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, Spittal an der Drau has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 12 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Spittal an der Drau
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 (−4°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | 24 | 3° | −4° | 4.1 h | 9 | 92 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 5° | −3° | 5.2 h | 9 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 9° | 1° | 5.8 h | 12 | 126 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 14° | 5° | 5.8 h | 16 | 163 |
| MayMay | 61 | 19° | 9° | 6.3 h | 21 | 218 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 23° | 14° | 7.0 h | 19 | 210 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 24° | 15° | 7.6 h | 19 | 195 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 24° | 15° | 6.9 h | 18 | 213 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 19° | 11° | 5.7 h | 14 | 199 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 15° | 7° | 4.5 h | 13 | 221 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 9° | 3° | 3.3 h | 12 | 217 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 4° | −2° | 3.4 h | 9 | 113 |
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
46.80° N, 13.50° E · 553 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Spittal an der Drau
The best time to visit Spittal an der Drau is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is October with 221 mm.
Spittal an der Drau through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Spittal an der Drau in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Spittal an der Drau in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Spittal an der Drau in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Spittal an der Drau in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Spittal an der Drau for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Spittal an der Drau
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Spittal an der Drau: score 68 against 59. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 68better |
| Day high | 15° | 19° |
| Night low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 221 mm | 199 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Jul
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Spittal an der Drau month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January3° · 4 h
In January, Spittal an der Drau is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 92 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in January27February5° · 5 h
In February, Spittal an der Drau is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in February37March9° · 6 h
In March, Spittal an der Drau is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in March51April14° · 6 h
In April, Spittal an der Drau is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 163 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in April61May19° · 6 h
In May, Spittal an der Drau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 218 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in May63June23° · 7 h
In June, Spittal an der Drau is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in June65July24° · 8 h
In July, Spittal an der Drau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 195 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in July64August24° · 7 h
In August, Spittal an der Drau is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 213 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in August68September19° · 6 h
In September, Spittal an der Drau is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 199 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in September59October15° · 5 h
In October, Spittal an der Drau is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in October26November9° · 3 h
In November, Spittal an der Drau is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 217 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
Spittal an der Drau in November20December4° · 3 h
In December, Spittal an der Drau is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 113 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spittal an der Drau.
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Spittal an der Drau vs. Villach
In October the holiday weather in Spittal an der Drau and Villach is about equally good (score 59 vs. 60). During the day Villach is 1 °C cooler than Spittal an der Drau.
| in October | Spittal an der Drau | Villach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Spittal an der Drau ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Spittal an der Drau
Weather for your travel dates
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Spittal an der Drau 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.
Spittal an der Drau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 3.8 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 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,140 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 Spittal an der Drau
When is the best time to visit Spittal an der Drau?
The best time to visit Spittal an der Drau 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 Spittal an der Drau?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Spittal an der Drau?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is October with 221 mm. The driest month is January with 92 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Spittal an der Drau get?
Spittal an der Drau gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in November there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Spittal an der Drau in?
Spittal an der Drau uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Spittal an der Drau?
A nonstop flight from London to Spittal an der Drau takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Spittal an der Drau?
Spittal an der Drau has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 64) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 22.
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