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Best Time to Visit Vienna

On the climate data, the best time to visit Vienna is April – September, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 62°F (17°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain in April. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Vienna, Austria
Best months
Apr – Sep
Shoulder
Oct
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 82°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 25°F
Wettest
Jun · 3.6 in
Driest
Feb · 1.5 in

Vienna weather by month

Highs run from 37°F to 82°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 29.0 in (737 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°37°Jan41°Feb50°Mar62°Apr70°May78°Jun82°Jul81°Aug71°Sep60°Oct49°Nov39°Dec050100
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Vienna, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high37°F3°C41°F5°C50°F10°C62°F17°C70°F21°C78°F25°C82°F28°C81°F27°C71°F22°C60°F16°C49°F9°C39°F4°C
Avg low25°F-4°C27°F-3°C33°F1°C42°F5°C50°F10°C58°F15°C62°F17°C61°F16°C52°F11°C43°F6°C36°F2°C28°F-2°C
Rain/snow1.7 in42 mm1.5 in38 mm1.8 in46 mm1.6 in41 mm3.3 in85 mm3.6 in91 mm3.5 in88 mm3.4 in86 mm3.1 in79 mm2.1 in54 mm1.8 in45 mm1.7 in42 mm
Humidity90%86%79%72%71%67%64%64%71%81%88%90%
Cloud78%75%67%58%64%63%59%54%60%66%76%79%
Comfort444664868383828585795843

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~373 m (1,224 ft) to Vienna's ~186 m (610 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Vienna season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 37–41°F (3–5°C), and nights reach 25°F (-4°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain or snow, 17% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 44/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 50°F highs in March to 70°F by May. About 6.8 in (172 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (1°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 78/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 78–82°F (25–28°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.4 in (265 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 58°F (15°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 49°F by November. About 7.0 in (178 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 74/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Vienna weather questions

When is the best time to visit Vienna?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Vienna is April – September, scoring up to 86/100 with highs around 62°F (17°C) and 1.6 in (41 mm) of rain in April. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Vienna?

June is the wettest month, averaging about 3.6 in (91 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.5 in (38 mm). The yearly total is around 29.0 in (737 mm).

What is the coldest month in Vienna?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C) and highs of 37°F (3°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 82°F (28°C).

Is Vienna humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 65%, and highs peak around 82°F (28°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Vienna?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 25°F (-4°C) in January.

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