Vienna, AustriaQuick decision
When to visit Vienna?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–27°C in July
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (33%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Classical MusicYear-round — Vienna Philharmonic, State Opera, concerts.
Palaces & MuseumsApril-May or September-October — Schönbrunn, Hofburg, Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Viennese CoffeehousesYear-round — Café Central, Schwarzenberg, Sacher, UNESCO intangible heritage.
Christmas MarketsDecember — Rathausplatz, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, among the finest in Europe.
FamilyJune–August — Prater & Ferris wheel, Schönbrunn Zoo, Danube Island.
BudgetJanuary–March — hotels often cheaper, opera accessible, affordable Naschmarkt.
Monthly climate data
Vienna weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 30% | 1.2 | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 29% | 1.2 | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.1 | 9.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 20°C | 42% | 2.5 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.3 | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 27°C | 34% | 2.2 | 13.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 27°C | 30% | 1.9 | 12.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 31% | 3.0 | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.6 | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 3°C | 9°C | 29% | 1.6 | 5.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 0°C | 5°C | 33% | 1.5 | 4.1h | 3.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 32% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°C, 34% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 30% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 31% rainy days, 5.3h sunshine/day. Score: 3.9/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 34% rainy days and 27°C. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 33% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.9/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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