Capital city, Austria
Vienna weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Vienna
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild and good for walking; Dec has Christmas markets. Jul–Aug can be hot and many locals leave; Jan–Feb is cold and grey.
Vienna weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°42 mm
- Feb5°38 mm
- Mar10°46 mm
- Apr17°41 mm
- May21°85 mm
- Jun25°91 mm
- Jul28°88 mm
- Aug27°86 mm
- Sep22°79 mm
- Oct16°54 mm
- Nov9°45 mm
- Dec4°42 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | -4°C25°F | 42 mm | 90% | Freezing |
| February | 5°C41°F | -3°C27°F | 38 mm | 86% | Cold |
| March | 10°C50°F | 0°C33°F | 46 mm | 79% | Cold |
| April | 17°C62°F | 5°C42°F | 41 mm | 72% | Cool |
| May | 21°C70°F | 10°C50°F | 85 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C78°F | 15°C58°F | 91 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 16°C62°F | 88 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 16°C61°F | 86 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C71°F | 11°C52°F | 79 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C60°F | 6°C43°F | 54 mm | 81% | Cool |
| November | 9°C48°F | 2°C36°F | 45 mm | 88% | Cold |
| December | 4°C39°F | -2°C28°F | 42 mm | 90% | Cold |
Best months across Austria
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Vienna?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild and good for walking; Dec has Christmas markets. Jul–Aug can be hot and many locals leave; Jan–Feb is cold and grey.
When is the rainy season in Vienna?
Rain peaks in June with about 91 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Vienna?
July, with average highs of 28°C (82°F).
How cold does Vienna get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (25°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.