Vienna
Austria · Europe
The best time to visit Vienna is June, July, and August. In summer, daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), with peaks around 34°C (93°F); in winter, nights average -1°C (30°F), dropping to around -10°C (14°F) on the coldest. During the best travel months, the sun shines up to 9 hours per day — ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Vienna – What you should know
Vienna has a continental climate with warm summers (22–28°C (72–82°F)) and cold winters (-2 to 4°C (28 to 39°F)). Spring (April/May) is particularly appealing: the Ringstrasse lights up with chestnut blossoms, the coffee houses open their terraces and the city feels less touristy than in high summer. Summer is warm and the parks — Prater, Stadtpark, Augarten — fill with vitality.
Vienna is a year-round destination. In winter (December) the Christmas markets in front of the Rathaus and at Schönbrunn Palace are world-famous. The Stephansdom square and the Naschmarkt work in all weather. The Vienna Philharmonic and the State Opera run full programmes from September to June — book tickets well in advance.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, ↑ warmestØ day↑ warmest | 4° (39°)13° (55°) | 6° (43°)15° (59°) | 11° (52°)21° (70°) | 17° (63°)25° (77°) | 21° (70°)28° (82°) | 25° (77°)33° (91°) | 28° (82°)34° (93°) | 27° (81°)33° (91°) | 22° (72°)29° (84°) | 16° (61°)23° (73°) | 9° (48°)18° (64°) | 5° (41°)13° (55°) |
Ø night, ↓ coldestØ night↓ coldest | -1° (30°)-10° (14°) | 0° (32°)-7° (19°) | 2° (36°)-5° (23°) | 7° (45°)-1° (30°) | 11° (52°)4° (39°) | 15° (59°)9° (48°) | 17° (63°)10° (50°) | 17° (63°)10° (50°) | 13° (55°)5° (41°) | 8° (46°)0° (32°) | 4° (39°)-4° (25°) | 0° (32°)-7° (19°) |
☀️Sunshine | 2h UV 2 | 4h UV 3 | 6h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 4 | 3h UV 2 | 2h UV 2 |
🌧Rain Days | 5d29mm (1.2") | 4d30mm (1.2") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 4d41mm (1.6") | 8d71mm (2.8") | 7d75mm (3.0") | 8d78mm (3.1") | 7d81mm (3.2") | 5d62mm (2.4") | 5d45mm (1.8") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 5d30mm (1.2") |
Best travel timeØ = average · ↑ warmest day · ↓ coldest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel Tips
April offers great weather in Vienna with fewer tourists and lower prices — ideal for those who want to avoid the peak season crowds.
Events & Festivals
May
- Wiener Festwochen· mid-May to mid-June (5 weeks)
One of Europe's most important theatre festivals, with productions from all over the world. The opening concert on Rathausplatz is free and draws tens of thousands of visitors.
December
- Vienna New Year's Eve Trail (Silvesterpfad)· 31 December
Vienna's city centre becomes Austria's biggest open-air New Year's Eve party. Bands play on several stages across the centre, and the midnight fireworks around St Stephen's Cathedral are a citywide spectacle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to visit Vienna?
- The best time to visit Vienna is June, July, and August. These months offer the most favourable combination of sunshine, temperatures, and low rainfall.
- How warm does it get in Vienna?
- In summer, daytime highs in Vienna average 28°C (82°F), with peaks around 34°C (93°F); in winter, nights average -1°C (30°F), dropping to around -10°C (14°F) on the coldest.
- How much rain does Vienna get?
- Vienna has a relatively even rainfall pattern with an average of 6 rain days per month. The driest months are January, February, and December.
Best Travel Time by Vacation Type
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Pleasantly mild, not too hot
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