AI-generatedSpitz at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 707 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 223 m
Climate in Spitz
Spitz has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Spitz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Spitz
The best time to visit Spitz is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from August to October. The wettest month is September with 81 mm of precipitation.
Spitz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Spitz in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Spitz in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Spitz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–21 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Spitz in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 28 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, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, 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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
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 17:29–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:57 · evening 18:31–18:43
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 Spitz 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Spitz in October?
In October, Spitz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Spitz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 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
- 65 %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 %78 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
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 Spitz
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 Spitz: score 83 against 60. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 52 mmbetter | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Spitz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January4° · 2.3 h
In January, Spitz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in January23February6° · 3.6 h
In February, Spitz is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in February40March11° · 4.9 h
In March, Spitz is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in March79April17° · 6.8 h
In April, Spitz is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in April76May21° · 7.5 h
In May, Spitz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in May80June25° · 8.1 h
In June, Spitz is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in June80July26° · 8.3 h
In July, Spitz is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in July83August26° · 8.0 h
In August, Spitz is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 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 Spitz.
Spitz in August77September21° · 6.0 h
In September, Spitz is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in September60October15° · 4.2 h
In October, Spitz is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in October24November9° · 2.3 h
In November, Spitz is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in November18December4° · 1.9 h
In December, Spitz is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spitz.
Spitz in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Spitz
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 (−2°), 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 | 17 | 4° | −2° | 2.3 h | 10 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 6° | −1° | 3.6 h | 8 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 11° | 2° | 4.9 h | 10 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 17° | 6° | 6.8 h | 10 | 51 |
| MayMay | 76 | 21° | 10° | 7.5 h | 13 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 25° | 14° | 8.1 h | 12 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 26° | 15° | 8.3 h | 12 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 26° | 15° | 8.0 h | 10 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 21° | 11° | 6.0 h | 10 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 15° | 7° | 4.2 h | 10 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 9° | 3° | 2.3 h | 9 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 4° | −1° | 1.9 h | 10 | 42 |
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 Spitz
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 4.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Spitz, 39 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Spitz: 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, Spitz has about 10 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Spitz
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 70 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 Spitz
How breezy and how cloudy Spitz 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 Spitz typically peaks at 15 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 65 % of the sky over Spitz: mostly cloudy, 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 and humidity in Spitz
How often the day gets hot in Spitz (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, Spitz 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 Spitz
Snow is possible in Spitz, 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 Spitz.
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 Spitz
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Spitz 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.
Spitz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
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
- 1,180 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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Spitz compared
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Spitz vs Dürnstein
In October the holiday weather in Spitz and Dürnstein is about equally good (score 60 vs 59). During the day it is about as warm in Dürnstein as in Spitz.
| in October | Spitz | Dürnstein |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Spitz
When is the best time to visit Spitz?
The best time to visit Spitz 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 Spitz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Spitz?
The wettest month is September with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Spitz get?
Spitz gets around 1,950 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 Spitz in?
Spitz is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Spitz?
A nonstop flight from London to Spitz takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,180 km.
Which school holidays are best for Spitz?
Spitz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 77, summer holidays 82, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 18.