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When is the best time to visit Vienna?
In general the best time to visit Vienna is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 9 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Vienna in different months
This is the average weather in Vienna for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 78 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 68 mm in April.
Climate in Vienna
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Vienna for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +24°C | +25°C | +30°C | +33°C | +37°C | +38°C | +38°C | +34°C | +28°C | +21°C | +16°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°C | +5°C | +10°C | +16°C | +20°C | +24°C | +26°C | +26°C | +21°C | +15°C | +8°C | +4°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -25°C | -20°C | -22°C | -3°C | +1°C | +4°C | +8°C | +8°C | +2°C | -7°C | -12°C | -18°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 74 | 67 | 63 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 65 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 30 | 33 | 48 | 68 | 115 | 101 | 96 | 89 | 81 | 52 | 46 | 38 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 25 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Vienna during the whole year:
The hottest month in Vienna is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Vienna looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Vienna is December with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Vienna during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 89 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 16 rainy days and 115 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Vienna during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 8 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vienna:
What is the hottest month in Vienna?
The hottest month in Vienna is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Vienna?
The coldest month in Vienna is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is Vienna worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Vienna could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Vienna?
if you're looking to visit Vienna when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 30 mm of rain.
Other cities in Austria
Check out the weather for other cities in Austria.
Monthly weather in Vienna
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vienna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.