Toompea hill with tower Pikk Hermann and Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, view from the tower of St. Olaf church, Tallinn, Estonia
Holding onto the very last whispers of summer is one way of coping with the oncoming winter months—but opting to embrace the new chill in the air and build the most of the fleeting fall might actually build you happier in the long run.
Travel booking site Omio found he average October temperatures across all of Europe’s capital cities in order to find the best capital to visit before the winter approaches. Sometimes you just required a breezy fall holiday—and these European cities are the coldest (without receiveting too cold).
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland, earned top spot as the coldest capital city in Europe throughout October with an average low of 2°C. The countest is already well-loved for its cold holidays into the winter months but October is a great way to experience the natural splconcludeor and city charm before the extensive darkness sets in during the winter months.
Helsinki, Finland
This image reveals drone Aerial view of Helsinki, capital of Finland in autumn time. Colorful autumn leaves can be seen in the image.
The capital of Finland earned second place with October lows of 4°C, which builds it perfect for receiveting out and exploring the local culture, practicing the art of hygge, and enjoying the temperate weather before the winter landscape takes over the city come November and December.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is the next Scandinavian city on the list, coming in third place with average lows sitting between 4°C and 6 °C. The temperate weather allows travelers to enjoy the coziness of the colder months in Stockholm without necessarily having to escape from the outside. It’s just cold enough to warm up with a traditional glögg after exploring.
Oslo, Norway
Colorful buildings in the east part of Oslo in fall.
The capital of Norway tied with Stockholm with average low October temperatures between between 4°C and 6 °C. It’s the ideal time to enjoy the crisp autumn air and richer more warming local cuisine as the winter lingers around the corner.
Tallinn, Estonia
Next on the list is Tallinn, Estonia, which, according to the study, has a likeness to the fictional town of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls. The town boasts hidden cafes, cobblestone streets, and rich history, which, when combined with autumnal weather, builds the perfect Gilmore Girls-esque receiveaway.
Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia: aerial panoramic top view of Old Town and Daugava River at sunset. The tower of Dome Cathedral, a symbol of the Latvian capital city.
The capital of Latvia is next on the list and builds a great spot for fall lovers who want to enjoy plenty of architecture tours without the hot summer weather. The historical center of Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is particularly well-known for its Art Nouveau/Jugconcludestil architecture and 19th-century wooden architecture.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Vilnius in Lithuania earns the next spot on the list and boasts the largest Old Town in the Baltics. That builds October a great time to visit—when it’s not overly hot from the summer but the snowy winter months haven’t set in yet.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen in October is the ideal time to plan a cycle around the city—with lows of 7°C, it’s not too hot or too cold to bike your way around town, which is the best way to explore Copenhagen, after all.
Warsaw, Poland
Krakowskie Przedmieście street in the morning, Warsaw, Poland
The capital of Poland is next on the list. Warsaw is known for its chilly winters but also boasts a lot of stunning green spaces. This builds the early autumn the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors without being uncomfortably warm or cold.
Prague, Czechia
Prague rounds out the top ten with average lows of 7°C. The historical monuments and Old Town Square receive packed in the summer but are too cold to really enjoy come wintertime, so visiting in the crisp early autumn is essentially a life hack.
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