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St. Veit an der Glan weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

St. Veit an der Glan at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 26°
Sunshine a year
2,050 h
Rain a year
903 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
485 m

Climate in St. Veit an der Glan

St. Veit an der Glan has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while December is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year, St. Veit an der Glan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit St. Veit an der Glan

The best time to visit St. Veit an der Glan is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in September. The wettest month is August with 103 mm of precipitation.

St. Veit an der Glan through the seasons

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

St. Veit an der Glan in spring

Mar – May

64

Good

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

St. Veit an der Glan in summer

Jun – Aug

75

Good

  • 25–26 °C by day
  • 8.1 h of sun a day
  • 42 rainy days in all

St. Veit an der Glan in autumn

Sep – Nov

51

Fair

  • 8–21 °C by day
  • 4.3 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

St. Veit an der Glan in winter

Dec – Feb

25

Poor

  • 1–6 °C by day
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 22 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

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in St. Veit an der Glan 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

59

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 10°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:1918:18

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 07:00–08:00 · evening 17:36–18:37
Blue hour
Morning 06:48–07:00 · evening 18:37–18:48

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 St. Veit an der Glan compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°11°
Night-time low8°3°
Daylight11.8 h10.2 h

What is the weather like in St. Veit an der Glan in October?

In October, St. Veit an der Glan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 59 min07:19 – 18:18
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
70 %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+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %

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 St. Veit an der Glan

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 St. Veit an der Glan: score 77 against 59. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. August has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, St. Veit an der Glan
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score5977better
Daytime high14°26°
Night-time low6°14°
Sunshine4.3 h8.0 hbetter
Rainy days9better13
Rainfall76 mmbetter103 mm
Muggy days0better2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

St. Veit an der Glan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

24January2° · 3.0 h

In January, St. Veit an der Glan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in January
29February6° · 4.8 h

In February, St. Veit an der Glan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in February
47March11° · 6.1 h

In March, St. Veit an der Glan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in March
74April17° · 6.6 h

In April, St. Veit an der Glan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in April
72May21° · 7.4 h

In May, St. Veit an der Glan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in May
73June25° · 8.0 h

In June, St. Veit an der Glan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in June
76July26° · 8.3 h

In July, St. Veit an der Glan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in July
77August26° · 8.0 h

In August, St. Veit an der Glan is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in August
77September21° · 6.4 h

In September, St. Veit an der Glan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in September
59October14° · 4.3 h

In October, St. Veit an der Glan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in October
18November8° · 2.3 h

In November, St. Veit an der Glan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in November
22December1° · 2.2 h

In December, St. Veit an der Glan is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in St. Veit an der Glan

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 6°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (14°). 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.

OctoberDay 14°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan242°−6°3.0 h737
FebruaryFeb296°−5°4.8 h742
MarchMar4711°0°6.1 h955
AprilApr7417°4°6.6 h1167
MayMay7221°9°7.4 h15100
JuneJun7325°13°8.0 h1599
JulyJul7626°14°8.3 h14100
AugustAug7726°14°8.0 h13103
SeptemberSep7721°10°6.4 h11100
OctoberOct5914°6°4.3 h976
NovemberNov188°1°2.3 h976
DecemberDec221°−4°2.2 h849

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in St. Veit an der Glan

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

Per year
2,050 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.3 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in St. Veit an der Glan, 39 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in St. Veit an der Glan: 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
903 mm on 129 days
Wettest month
Aug · 103 mm
Driest month
Jan · 37 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 76 mm

In October, St. Veit an der Glan has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in St. Veit an der Glan

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in St. Veit an der Glan

How breezy and how cloudy St. Veit an der Glan 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
9 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Apr · 11 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 7 km/h
OctoberWind 8 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in St. Veit an der Glan typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
63 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 72 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 4.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over St. Veit an der Glan: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in St. Veit an der Glan

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

Hot days a year
11 days
Hottest month
Jul · 26 °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 14 °C

In October, St. Veit an der Glan 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
Snow

Snow in St. Veit an der Glan

Snow is possible in St. Veit an der Glan, 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
22 days
Fresh snow a year
86 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 8 / 100

In October, St. Veit an der Glan has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 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.

Planning a trip to St. Veit an der Glan

Weather for your travel dates

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

St. Veit an der Glan 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.

St. Veit an der Glan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    66

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    72

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    77

    GoodBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    59

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    23

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • 2.6 h of sun a day
    • 7 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
1,200 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.

Good to know: Austria

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+43
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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St. Veit an der Glan vs Althofen

In October the holiday weather in St. Veit an der Glan and Althofen is about equally good (score 59 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Althofen as in St. Veit an der Glan.

St. Veit an der Glan vs Althofen, in October
in OctoberSt. Veit an der GlanAlthofen
Holiday weather score5956
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days99
Best timeApr – SepApr – Sep

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In October, St. Veit an der Glan ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about St. Veit an der Glan

When is the best time to visit St. Veit an der Glan?

The best time to visit St. Veit an der Glan 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 St. Veit an der Glan?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. December is the coolest month at 1 °C.

When does it rain most in St. Veit an der Glan?

The wettest month is August with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 37 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does St. Veit an der Glan get?

St. Veit an der Glan gets around 2,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.

What time zone is St. Veit an der Glan in?

St. Veit an der Glan is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to St. Veit an der Glan?

A nonstop flight from London to St. Veit an der Glan takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,200 km.

Which school holidays are best for St. Veit an der Glan?

St. Veit an der Glan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 23.