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Weather in Franz Josef for October 2026

Your guide to Franz Josef weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Franz Josef during October, with an average of 19 snowy days.
    According to Franz Josef snow forecast for October 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, October 2026 in Franz Josef is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.8 °C.

  • The forecast for the next days in Franz Josef predicts temperatures to be around 6 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Franz Josef at the beginning of October is 0.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 5.4 °C by the end of October.

    • More

  • Is October a good time to visit Franz Josef? check out the best time to travel to Franz Josef page.

Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
3
Rainy days
Average snowy days
19
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
93 %
Avg humidity

Franz Josef Weather October

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September
November
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate snow
1°
2
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
3
Light snow
1°
4
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
5
Light freezing rain
0°
6
Heavy snow
1°
7
Light snow
2°
8
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
9
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
10
Moderate rain
2°
11
Light snow
2°
12
Light freezing rain
3°
13
Light freezing rain
2°
14
Light snow
1°
15
Light snow
0°
16
Light snow
0°
17
Overcast
1°
18
Light freezing rain
5°
19
Light snow
3°
20
Moderate snow
4°
21
Moderate rain
4°
22
Light snow
2°
23
Sunny
9°
24
Patchy rain possible
8°
25
Fog
7°
26
Heavy rain
8°
27
Heavy rain
9°
28
Moderate rain
4°
29
Heavy rain
4°
30
Light rain
2°
31
Light rain
4°

Temperatures trend during October in Franz Josef

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Franz Josef day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Oct. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-5° 9.3 mm 6.6 cm
2 Oct. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-5° 34.6 mm 9.6 cm
3 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-3° 5.2 mm 2.9 cm
4 Oct. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-2° 17.3 mm 12.2 cm
5 Oct. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-4° 1.5 mm 0.8 cm
6 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-4° 15.4 mm 11.1 cm
7 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-4° 6.2 mm 3.2 cm
8 Oct. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-2° 23.1 mm 16 cm
9 Oct. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-2° 14.4 mm 10 cm
10 Oct. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 2° /-2° 22.1 mm 0.2 cm
11 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 5.3 mm 1.6 cm
12 Oct. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-2° 20.4 mm 12.9 cm
13 Oct. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-4° 27.8 mm 9.5 cm
14 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-5° 21.6 mm 2.5 cm
15 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-7° 3.3 mm 2.3 cm
16 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-6° 1.7 mm 1.2 cm
17 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Oct. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 5° /-1° 21.2 mm 5.8 cm
19 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-3° 3.1 mm 2.1 cm
20 Oct. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 4° /-3° 41.8 mm 5.4 cm
21 Oct. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 4° /-2° 13.5 mm 3.8 cm
22 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 8.1 mm 4.6 cm
23 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 Oct. Fog
Fog
 7° /-4° 0.6 mm 0 cm
26 Oct. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 8° /3° 122.2 mm 0 cm
27 Oct. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /-2° 54.2 mm 0 cm
28 Oct. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 4° /-1° 21.3 mm 0 cm
29 Oct. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 4° /1° 39.2 mm 0 cm
30 Oct. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-2° 8.6 mm 0 cm
31 Oct. Light rain
Light rain
 4° /-2° 4.9 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Franz Josef in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Franz Josef forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Franz Josef in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Franz Josef during October?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Franz Josef during October?
Significant rainfall exceeding 647.7 mm is expected in Franz Josef during October, occurring over more than 3 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Franz Josef in October 2026?
Franz Josef experiences an average snowfall of 269.3 cm during October, occurring over 19 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Franz Josef during October?
The average wind speed in Franz Josef during October is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Franz Josef snow forecast October 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Franz Josef’s snowy potential this October ❄️
On average, Franz Josef sees 19 snowy days during October, with approximately 269.3 cm of total snowfall.

October rainfall patterns in Franz Josef

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Franz Josefs October weather 💧
Typically, Franz Josef has 3 rainy days in October with a total of 647.7 mm of rainfall.
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