Austria · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Vienna are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Vienna sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 673mm — May is typically the wettest month (~79mm) and February the driest (~38mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 274 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -1°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 0°C | 38mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 11° / 3°C | 52mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 17° / 7°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 11°C | 79mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 15°C | 70mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 16°C | 78mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 16°C | 69mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 21° / 12°C | 64mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 14° / 7°C | 47mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 9° / 4°C | 46mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / 0°C | 47mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Vienna is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 70 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Vienna is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 105 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Vienna is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 155 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Vienna is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 217 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Vienna is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 248 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Vienna is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 70mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 261 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Vienna is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 78mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 274 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Vienna is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 266 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Vienna is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 192 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Vienna is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 130 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Vienna is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 68 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Vienna is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (31°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 57 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf