SeasonMapLinz weather in October
Austria
October in Linz: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Linz · #733 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Linz climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Linz in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAutumn holidays in Austria, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Linz's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLinz's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Linz in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Bruckner Festival
10 Sep – 10 Oct · usuallyMajor festivalA month of orchestral concerts from September into October in the composer's own city, using the glass concert hall on the Danube. Quieter and easier to get into than the digital-art week that overlaps it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Linz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Linz?
Linz in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Linz?
- October in Linz: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Linz on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Linz in October?
- In October, Linz averages a daily high of 15.9°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 59 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Linz in October?
- Linz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.
Other months in Linz
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Similar destinations in Central Europe — October
Within 300 km: Berchtesgaden's Eagle's Nest road open around 10 May – 25 Oct, and Vienna's Sturm and the wine harvest around 1 Sep – 31 Oct.