Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Vienna in November
Vienna cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 60°F in October, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (45 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.8 in (45 mm) for the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Only about 8 h 57 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in October to 58/100.
- Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November 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 — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vienna in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Naschmarkt
Long open-air market with produce stalls, delis and casual eateries.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
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 49°F.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Old masters including the largest Bruegel collection anywhere, in a domed palace.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic cathedral with a patterned tile roof and a 343-step south tower climb.
Spittelberg Christmas Market
Stalls of handmade goods along the cobbled Biedermeier lanes of the Spittelberg quarter.
Figlmüller
Known for oversized Wiener schnitzel since 1905.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in November
- Budapest in November~133 mi · highs 49°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hallstatt in November~134 mi · highs 49°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Prague in November~156 mi · highs 46°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salzburg in November~156 mi · highs 47°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Vienna?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are April – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain. Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vienna in November?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in November?
Not much: about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.0 in (737 mm).
What should I pack for Vienna in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in November
- Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna Late Nov – early Jan
Planning Vienna in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.