Vienna Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Vienna / Wien, Austria)



Picture of the International Centre (Internationales Zentrum Wien)The Vienna climate is as most would expect, warm summers and cold winters, interspersed with fairly mild weather during both the spring and autumn seasons. Since summer can be such a busy time in Vienna, being the peak tourism period, some visitors choose to take advantage of the favourable spring climate and visit at this time of the year, when hotel rates are more favourable and attractions less crowded.

The springtime climate during April sees temperatures averaging around 14°C / 57°F by day, even reaching 16°C / 61°F or 17°C / 63°F during the sunniest of weather. Others find autumn an appealing and rather romantic season to spend time in Vienna, although the skies can be somewhat overcast on some days.


Rooftop photo of the city

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Although most people think of the summer climate in Vienna being pleasant and quite sunny, there are days when it can actually feel extremely hot. Each August usually experiences at least a few days when the temperatures rise as high as 14°C / 86°F or even 14°C / 90°F. This fine weather can be short lived, although it usually lasts a week or two, being cooled down be prevailing wind on some days. Don't overlook the chance of intermittent rain during Vienna's summer.

When the sun goes in, the autumnal period soon cools down, particularly when it is breezy. By November, the climate in Vienna is becoming much colder, with winter frosts and snow just around the corner. The Viennese winters are actually busy seasons, with tourists enjoying the Christmas Austrian markets and Yuletide celebrations.

Vienna Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

-2°C / 28°F
-3°C / 27°F

February

-2°C / 28°F
-4°C / 25°F

March

9°C / 48°F
2°C / 36°F

April

14°C / 57°F
5°C / 41°F

May

19°C / 66°F
9°C / 48°F

June

22°C / 72°F
13°C / 55°F

July

25°C / 77°F
15°C / 59°F

August

25°C / 77°F
15°C / 59°F

September

21°C / 70°F
12°C / 54°F

October

14°C / 57°F
6°C / 43°F

November

7°C / 45°F
2°C / 36°F

December

-4°C / 25°F
-1°C / 30°F