Vienna, Austria

Best Time to Visit Vienna

The best time to visit Vienna is April to May, September to October.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, some rain

Averages 11°C (51°F) with 51 mm of rain over the month.

4 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Vienna in April to May, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A hotel night runs about $90 (estimate), and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 1°C (34°F) with 38 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 4°C (38°F) with 35 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, dry. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 26 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 11°C (51°F) with 51 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 83 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 68 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Warm, some rain. Averages 22°C (72°F) with 69 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 22°C (71°F) with 69 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 17°C (63°F) with 75 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 56 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 47 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 3°C (37°F) with 47 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Vienna

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Vienna is warmest in July (22°C / 72°F) and coolest in January (1°C / 34°F). May is the wettest month at 83 mm of rain, and March the driest at 26 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Vienna
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan1°C 34°F38 mm
Feb4°C 38°F35 mm
Mar7°C 44°F26 mm
Apr11°C 51°F51 mm
May15°C 59°F83 mm
Jun21°C 69°F68 mm
Jul22°C 72°F69 mm
Aug22°C 71°F69 mm
Sep17°C 63°F75 mm
Oct12°C 53°F56 mm
Nov7°C 44°F47 mm
Dec3°C 37°F47 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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