Late winter · Weather & things to do
Vienna in February
Vienna sees its driest month, with just 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows of 27°F (-3°C).
With a comfort score of 46/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.5 in (38 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 41°F (5°C).
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.5 in (38 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort holds steady from January (44 → 46/100).
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vienna in February
With highs near 41°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Naschmarkt
Long open-air market with produce stalls, delis and casual eateries.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic cathedral with a patterned tile roof and a 343-step south tower climb.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Café Central
Vaulted coffee house in Palais Ferstel, open since 1876, for Melange and Apfelstrudel.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Café Sperl
Classic 1880 coffeehouse with billiard tables and slow, formal service.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Old masters including the largest Bruegel collection anywhere, in a domed palace.
Spittelberg Christmas Market
Stalls of handmade goods along the cobbled Biedermeier lanes of the Spittelberg quarter.
Nearby in February
- Budapest in February~133 mi · highs 41°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hallstatt in February~134 mi · highs 40°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Prague in February~156 mi · highs 39°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in February~156 mi · highs 39°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~373 m to Vienna's ~186 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vienna in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Vienna?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 46/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain or snow. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vienna in February?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Vienna in February?
Not much: about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Vienna in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Vienna in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.