Vienna · April
Low seasonAustria · Europe
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 time current monthØ = average · ↑ warmest day · ↓ coldest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
April in Vienna at 17°C (63°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, and August.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 7°C (45°F) at night (daily average: 12°C (54°F)). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur. The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 41 mm (1.6 in) total.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Vienna in April
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Warm jacket for frosty nights
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Vienna?
- April is not an optimal month for Vienna (Score: 65/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, and August.
- How warm is it in Vienna in April?
- In April, Vienna sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 7°C (45°F), with a daily average of 12°C (54°F). Peaks reach around 25°C (77°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Vienna in April?
- In April, Vienna receives an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Vienna get in April?
- Vienna averages 8 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
