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Franz Josef Weather in October

Franz Josef in October averages 11°C (52°F) during the day and 4°C (39°F) at night. October is part of the rainy season, so frequent rainfall is typical.

Rainfall in Franz Josef in October

Franz Josef is in the rainy season in October, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 367 mm (14 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.

Temperature in Franz Josef in October

October in Franz Josef brings low temperatures, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

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Franz Josef Temperature in October

Min Temperature

4°C (39°F)

Max Temperature

11°C (52°F)

Chance of Rain

61%

Precipitation

367 mm (14 in)

Rainy days

18 days

Franz Josef Weather by Month

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January

16°C (61°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

8°C (46°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

9°C (48°F)View September → This monthOctober

11°C (52°F)View October → November

12°C (54°F)View November → December

15°C (59°F)View December →

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Historical weather records for Franz Josef in October

Browse day-by-day weather records for Franz Josef spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Franz Josef historical weather extremes in October

Based on weather observations in Franz Josef between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.

Franz Josef recorded its highest October temperature of 25°C (77°F) on October 5, 2023.
Franz Josef experienced its chilliest October day on October 18, 2010, reaching only 0°C (32°F).
The coldest night in October in Franz Josef was on October 4, 2014, with a minimum of -9°C (16°F).
The wettest day in October Franz Josef was on October 13, 2012 with 126 mm (5 in) of precipitation.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Franz Josef in October

The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.