AI-generatedVillach at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 1,727 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 494 m
Climate in Villach
Villach 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 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Villach is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
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 9°
07:2018:20
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 07:02–08:02 · evening 17:39–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:02 · evening 18:39–18:50
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 Villach in October?
In October, Villach is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 202 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Villach.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:20 – 18:20
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %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+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Villach
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 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Villach, 43 % 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 Villach
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 45 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 Villach: 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, Villach has about 12 rainy days with 202 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Villach
How breezy and how cloudy Villach 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 Villach typically peaks at 9 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 64 % of the sky over Villach: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Villach
How often the day gets hot in Villach (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, Villach 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 Villach
Snow is possible in Villach, 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 Villach.
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 Villach
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 August (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 | 23 | 3° | −4° | 3.8 h | 9 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 5° | −3° | 5.1 h | 9 | 104 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 9° | 1° | 5.9 h | 11 | 124 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 14° | 5° | 6.3 h | 15 | 139 |
| MayMay | 65 | 19° | 9° | 7.1 h | 17 | 171 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 23° | 13° | 8.0 h | 17 | 147 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 24° | 15° | 8.7 h | 16 | 126 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 24° | 15° | 8.1 h | 14 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 19° | 11° | 6.4 h | 13 | 153 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 14° | 7° | 4.7 h | 12 | 202 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 9° | 2° | 3.1 h | 12 | 209 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 4° | −3° | 3.1 h | 9 | 126 |
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
46.61° N, 13.86° E · 494 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Villach
The best time to visit Villach is from May to September. Rain is most frequent from April to September and in November; the wettest month is November with 209 mm.
Villach through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Villach in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Villach in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Villach in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Villach in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Villach
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 Villach: score 75 against 51. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 75better |
| Day high | 14° | 24° |
| Night low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 202 mm | 124 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Sep, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Villach month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January3° · 4 h
In January, Villach is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 103 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in January27February5° · 5 h
In February, Villach 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 104 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in February31March9° · 6 h
In March, Villach 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 11 rainy days and 124 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in March50April14° · 6 h
In April, Villach 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 15 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in April65May19° · 7 h
In May, Villach is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in May70June23° · 8 h
In June, Villach is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in June74July24° · 9 h
In July, Villach is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in July75August24° · 8 h
In August, Villach 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 14 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in August72September19° · 6 h
In September, Villach is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in September51October14° · 5 h
In October, Villach is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 202 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in October16November9° · 3 h
In November, Villach is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 209 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villach.
Villach in November19December4° · 3 h
In December, Villach is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 126 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Villach.
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Villach vs. Bled
In October the holiday weather in Villach and Bled is about equally good (score 51 vs. 47). During the day it is about as warm in Bled as in Villach.
| in October | Villach | Bled |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Villach ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 25VillachThis page14°51
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Villach 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.
Villach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 3.5 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 55 min
- Distance
- 1,170 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 Villach
When is the best time to visit Villach?
The best time to visit Villach 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 Villach?
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 Villach?
Rain is most frequent from April to September and in November; the wettest month is November with 209 mm. The driest month is January with 103 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Villach get?
Villach gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in November there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Villach in?
Villach uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Villach?
A nonstop flight from London to Villach takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Villach?
Villach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 21.
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