Vienna · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonAustria · Europe
Max Temp · August
27°
at night 17° · avg 22°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 8 h/day
- Rain Days
- 7 days
above average
81 mm · changeable
In Vienna, August is 23°C warmer than the coolest month (January).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 4° | 6° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 9° | 5° |
MINMIN | -1° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 4° | 0° |
☀️Sunshine | 2h | 4h | 6h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 4h | 3h | 2h |
🌧Rain Days | 5d29mm | 4d30mm | 4d31mm | 4d41mm | 8d71mm | 7d75mm | 8d78mm | 7d81mm | 5d62mm | 5d45mm | 4d31mm | 5d30mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Vienna — with 7 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 26°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 21°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 7 rain days with 81 mm total.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Vienna in August
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Vienna (Climate Score: 67/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (7) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Vienna in August?
- In August, Vienna sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Vienna in August?
- In August, Vienna receives an average of 81 mm of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Vienna get in August?
- Vienna averages 7 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
