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Vienna, Austria · Temperate

Vienna in March: go or not?

Tough period. Vienna in March only reaches 4.3/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 48.21°N · 16.37°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Vienna · March
4.3
2–11°
Temperature
25%
Rain
5h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Joshi Milestoner via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Vienna. Temperatures rise (52°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

March ranks 8 out of 12 months in Vienna. Compared to February: +5°F daytime, +1.3h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
0°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is March the right month?

The best month in Vienna is August (8.6/10), 4.3 pts higher than March.

See August →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Austria

🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 81°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 39°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 30%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Vienna ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Austria
Temperate climate with a 8.6 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
48.21°N · 16.37°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Vienna?
August is the best month with 81°F highs, 63°F lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Vienna get in August?
Vienna averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Vienna?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Vienna in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Vienna good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Vienna scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Vienna?
December is the most difficult month to visit Vienna, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Vienna in March?
The average UV index reaches 4 in March in Vienna (moderate), with about 11.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.