GeoSphere Austria normals for Vienna suggest May to September is the warmest and sunniest stretch, with average highs of 21 to 26 degrees and 190 to 274 hours of sunshine a month. December to February are cold, with average highs of 3.5 to 6.5 degrees and snow in Vienna in January (15.9 cm) and December (10.8 cm). The temperature and rain figures below are GeoSphere Austria 1991-2020 averages for Vienna; alpine regions differ.
These are 1991 to 2020 normals for one station, Vienna Hohe Warte, published by the City of Vienna from GeoSphere Austria data. They do not describe the Alps, which are cooler and often wetter. Crowd and price data are not in these sources.
- Warmest month
- July, average high 26.4 degrees
- Coldest month
- January, average high 3.5 degrees
- Sunniest month
- July, 273.6 hours
- Wettest month
- May, 78.9 mm
- Driest month
- February, 38.1 mm
Month by month
Temperatures and rain are typical climate for 1991-2020. They are not a forecast.
Plan around your month
| Month | Verdict | Typical climate |
|---|---|---|
| January | ○Challenging | -1.3 to 3.5 °C · rain 42.1 mm |
| February | ○Challenging | -0.5 to 6.5 °C · rain 38.1 mm |
| March | ◐Good, with trade-offs | 2.6 to 10.7 °C · rain 51.6 mm |
| April | ◐Good, with trade-offs | 6.7 to 17.2 °C · rain 41.8 mm |
| May | ●Recommended | 10.7 to 20.7 °C · rain 78.9 mm |
| June | ●Recommended | 14.7 to 25.1 °C · rain 70 mm |
| July | ●Recommended | 15.9 to 26.4 °C · rain 77.7 mm |
| August | ●Recommended | 15.6 to 26.1 °C · rain 69.1 mm |
| September | ●Recommended | 12 to 21.1 °C · rain 64.1 mm |
| October | ◐Good, with trade-offs | 7.3 to 14.3 °C · rain 46.9 mm |
| November | ◐Good, with trade-offs | 3.7 to 8.8 °C · rain 46 mm |
| December | ○Challenging | -0.4 to 4 °C · rain 46.8 mm |
January ○Challenging
Typical climate: -1.3 to 3.5 °C · rain 42.1 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 1.1, average high 3.5 degrees, rainfall 42.1 mm, 70.2 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, cafes, cities.
Watch out for
- Cold and dark, with snow in Vienna. Pack warm layers and waterproof shoes.
February ○Challenging
Typical climate: -0.5 to 6.5 °C · rain 38.1 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 2.8, average high 6.5 degrees, rainfall 38.1 mm, 104.9 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, cafes, cities.
Watch out for
- Cold and dark, with snow in Vienna. Pack warm layers and waterproof shoes.
March ◐Good, with trade-offs
Typical climate: 2.6 to 10.7 °C · rain 51.6 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 6.9, average high 10.7 degrees, rainfall 51.6 mm, 155.1 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- City sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
April ◐Good, with trade-offs
Typical climate: 6.7 to 17.2 °C · rain 41.8 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 11.9, average high 17.2 degrees, rainfall 41.8 mm, 216.5 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- City sightseeing, parks.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
May ●Recommended
Typical climate: 10.7 to 20.7 °C · rain 78.9 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 16.3, average high 20.7 degrees, rainfall 78.9 mm, 248.3 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures are from one station in Vienna, so the Alps are cooler and can be wetter.
June ●Recommended
Typical climate: 14.7 to 25.1 °C · rain 70 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 20.0, average high 25.1 degrees, rainfall 70.0 mm, 260.5 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures are from one station in Vienna, so the Alps are cooler and can be wetter.
July ●Recommended
Typical climate: 15.9 to 26.4 °C · rain 77.7 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 21.9, average high 26.4 degrees, rainfall 77.7 mm, 273.6 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures are from one station in Vienna, so the Alps are cooler and can be wetter.
August ●Recommended
Typical climate: 15.6 to 26.1 °C · rain 69.1 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 21.6, average high 26.1 degrees, rainfall 69.1 mm, 266.3 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside, lakes.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures are from one station in Vienna, so the Alps are cooler and can be wetter.
September ●Recommended
Typical climate: 12 to 21.1 °C · rain 64.1 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 16.6, average high 21.1 degrees, rainfall 64.1 mm, 191.7 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Cities, countryside.
Watch out for
- Check the forecast. Figures are from one station in Vienna, so the Alps are cooler and can be wetter.
October ◐Good, with trade-offs
Typical climate: 7.3 to 14.3 °C · rain 46.9 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 11.2, average high 14.3 degrees, rainfall 46.9 mm, 129.9 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, city sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
November ◐Good, with trade-offs
Typical climate: 3.7 to 8.8 °C · rain 46 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 6.2, average high 8.8 degrees, rainfall 46.0 mm, 67.7 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, indoor sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cool, with shorter days. Pack layers and a waterproof.
December ○Challenging
Typical climate: -0.4 to 4 °C · rain 46.8 mm
GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna: mean temperature 1.8, average high 4.0 degrees, rainfall 46.8 mm, 57.1 hours of sunshine.
Good for
- Museums, indoor sightseeing.
Watch out for
- Cold and dark, with snow in Vienna. Pack warm layers and waterproof shoes.
Who it suits
For Parents / seniors
May to September gives the warmest days. Avoid the coldest weeks of December to February.
For Children
Summer for outdoor days, with a waterproof in the bag.
For Couples
Late spring and summer for cities and lakes.
For Friends
Summer for the outdoors.
For Solo travellers
May to September for easier sightseeing.
By interest
Cities and countryside
May to September has the warmest days and the most sunshine, per GeoSphere Austria 1991 to 2020 normals for Vienna.
If your dates are fixed
Whatever the month, carry layers and a waterproof. In winter, pack warm layers and waterproof shoes. For warmth and long daylight, aim for May to September.
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