AI-generatedWaidhofen an der Ybbs at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 816 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 360 m
Climate in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Waidhofen an der Ybbs has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Waidhofen an der Ybbs
The best time to visit Waidhofen an der Ybbs is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 91 mm of precipitation.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1818:15
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 06:59–08:01 · evening 17:32–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:47–06:59 · evening 18:34–18:46
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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs compared with 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Waidhofen an der Ybbs in October?
In October, Waidhofen an der Ybbs 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 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:18 – 18:15
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %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 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs: score 79 against 54. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 60 mmbetter | 83 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January3° · 2.2 h
In January, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in January18February5° · 3.5 h
In February, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in February30March10° · 4.8 h
In March, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in March72April16° · 6.7 h
In April, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in April74May20° · 7.2 h
In May, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in May77June24° · 7.9 h
In June, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in June77July25° · 8.0 h
In July, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 91 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in July79August25° · 7.7 h
In August, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in August74September20° · 5.9 h
In September, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in September54October14° · 4.3 h
In October, Waidhofen an der Ybbs 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 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in October17November8° · 2.3 h
In November, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in November13December3° · 1.8 h
In December, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 25°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
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 (−3°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 3° | −3° | 2.2 h | 12 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 5° | −2° | 3.5 h | 10 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 10° | 1° | 4.8 h | 11 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 16° | 5° | 6.7 h | 10 | 55 |
| MayMay | 74 | 20° | 9° | 7.2 h | 14 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 24° | 13° | 7.9 h | 13 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 25° | 14° | 8.0 h | 13 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 25° | 14° | 7.7 h | 12 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 20° | 10° | 5.9 h | 11 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 14° | 6° | 4.3 h | 11 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 8° | 2° | 2.3 h | 10 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 3° | −2° | 1.8 h | 12 | 55 |
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
47.96° N, 14.77° E · 360 m · Europe/Vienna
Sunshine1,900 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
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 4.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, 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.
Rain816 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Waidhofen an der Ybbs: 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, Waidhofen an der Ybbs has about 11 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 8 in June
UV index in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 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 & cloudsWindiest in March: 17 km/h
Wind and clouds in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
How breezy and how cloudy Waidhofen an der Ybbs 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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs typically peaks at 14 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 68 % of the sky over Waidhofen an der Ybbs: 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 & humidity10 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
How often the day gets hot in Waidhofen an der Ybbs (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, Waidhofen an der Ybbs 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
SnowChance of snow up to 49% in January
Snow in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Snow is possible in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, 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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
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Waidhofen an der Ybbs 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.
Waidhofen an der Ybbs has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 1,160 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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Waidhofen an der Ybbs vs Amstetten
In October the holiday weather in Waidhofen an der Ybbs and Amstetten is about equally good (score 54 vs 57). During the day Amstetten is 1 °C warmer than Waidhofen an der Ybbs.
| in October | Waidhofen an der Ybbs | Amstetten |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Waidhofen an der Ybbs ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 14Waidhofen an der YbbsThis page14°54
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Frequently asked questions about Waidhofen an der Ybbs
When is the best time to visit Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
The best time to visit Waidhofen an der Ybbs 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 Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
The wettest month is July with 91 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Waidhofen an der Ybbs get?
Waidhofen an der Ybbs gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Waidhofen an der Ybbs in?
Waidhofen an der Ybbs is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
A nonstop flight from London to Waidhofen an der Ybbs takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Waidhofen an der Ybbs?
Waidhofen an der Ybbs has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 75, summer holidays 78, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 14.