Vienna · SummerMonth summary
Vienna weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vienna in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Vienna in August: 81°F and 12.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Vienna in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Vienna brings pleasant temperatures (27°F) and long sunny days (12.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 28°F | 39°F | 30% | 0.0in | 4.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 32°F | 46°F | 29% | 0.0in | 7.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 36°F | 52°F | 22% | 0.0in | 9.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 68°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 13.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 81°F | 34% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 81°F | 30% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 72°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 46°F | 61°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 37°F | 48°F | 29% | 0.1in | 5.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 32°F | 41°F | 33% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 3.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Vienna averages 81°F, 30% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vienna in August
Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
August is an excellent time to visit Vienna (score 8.5/10). With 81°F, 12.1h of sunshine and 30% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Vienna in August?
With 81°F and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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