Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Vienna in July
Vienna's warmest month brings highs averaging 82°F (28°C), lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
At 82/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (88 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 62°F (17°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (88 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 29 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Vienna's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (83 → 82/100).
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so July 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 — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 82°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vienna in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Schönbrunn Palace
Habsburg summer palace with 1,441 rooms and formal gardens up to the Gloriette.
Why now July scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Café Sperl
Classic 1880 coffeehouse with billiard tables and slow, formal service.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt
The city's biggest market fills the Rathausplatz, with lit trees in the park and an ice trail in front of City Hall.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mayer am Pfarrplatz
Heuriger wine tavern in a house where Beethoven lived, serving its own Vienna wines.
Silvesterpfad
Vienna's New Year's Eve trail: stages, food stalls and waltz lessons through the old town, with St. Stephen's Pummerin bell at midnight.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Vienna State Opera
One of the world's top opera houses, with daily performances most of the year.
Nearby in July
- Budapest in July~133 mi · highs 85°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Hallstatt in July~134 mi · highs 76°F, 7.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Prague in July~156 mi · highs 80°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in July~156 mi · highs 75°F, 5.7 in rain · 4°C (6°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Vienna?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Vienna in July?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in July?
Some: about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Vienna in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vienna in July?
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