Vienna Weather Guide
Austria
Best Time to Visit
April, May, June, September
Avoid
December, January, February
Climate
Humid continental — cold winters, warm summers, variable transitional seasons
Annual Rainfall
26 inches (660 mm)
Overview
Vienna sits in the Danube basin surrounded by the Vienna Woods and the Alps to the west, which shelter it from the worst Atlantic weather but bring cold alpine air in winter. Summers are warm and lively; winters are cold but culturally rich.
Seasonal Weather Breakdown
Spring
March–May
41–66°F
5–19°C
Vienna's gardens and the Vienna Woods bloom. May is excellent for outdoor café culture and the famous Schönbrunn Palace gardens.
- →Vienna is perfect for cycling in May along the Danube
- →Spring classical music season is peak at Musikverein and Staatsoper
- →Easter markets in front of the Rathaus
Summer
June–August
64–82°F
18–28°C
Warm and lively. Outdoor concerts, Danube island summer festival, and wine taverns (Heurigen) in the Vienna Woods are summer highlights.
- →Donauinsel beach bars are very popular
- →Vienna Opera Ball season ends in February; summer is festival season
- →Wine garden culture in Grinzing and Nussdorf is quintessentially Viennese
Fall
September–November
48–66°F
9–19°C
Beautiful foliage in the Vienna Woods. Wine harvest (Heuriger season) peaks in September–October. Cultural season returns.
- →New wine (Sturm) at Heurigen in September–October is a seasonal pleasure
- →Concert season resumes at the Staatsoper
- →Vienna's museums are quieter than summer
Winter
December–February
29–39°F
-2–4°C
Cold with snow. Vienna's Christmas markets are among Europe's most beautiful. The Ringstraße under snow is magical.
- →Christkindlmarkt at Rathaus is Europe's most beautiful Christmas market
- →Vienna Opera Ball (late January/February) is legendary
- →Ice skating on the Rathausplatz from November–February
What to Pack for Vienna
- ✓Winter coat and thermal layers December–March
- ✓Layers for spring and fall
- ✓Comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone districts
- ✓Umbrella year-round
Vienna Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Vienna?
April–May for spring gardens and cultural season, or September for harvest season and pleasant weather. June–August is excellent for outdoor culture. December is magical for Christmas markets despite the cold.
Neighborhoods in Vienna
Each neighborhood in Vienna has its own microclimate. Check real-time conditions below: