The most popular season is during the summer and many consider this the best time to visit Vienna, Austria. The weather between July and August is the city’s warmest and sunniest, but along with this comes high room rates and crowds. Schools have breaks at this time of the year and many families visit Vienna in the summer.
Winter is also a popular time to visit Vienna: the weather is cold but many people enjoy the beautiful lights and all of the other things that come with a Viennese Christmas. Spring and fall are good times to visit Vienna. The weather is pleasant and mild; there are fewer crowds; and room rates are more affordable.
January is the coldest month in Vienna with frigid temperatures for both average high and average low temperatures. The average high temperature measures in at 36°F (2°C) while the average low is a frigid 25°F (-4°C). January also has the lowest precipitation rate of the year with an average of 38mm over the span of 15 days.
In February, the average high temperature creeps up to 39°F (4°C). The average low temperature also increases slightly, peaking at 28°F (-2°C).
Vienna Weather in March: The days still remain quite cold in March despite the steady increase in temperatures. The average high and average low temperatures range between 48°F (9°C) and 32°F (0°C).
April enjoys long sunny days with an average of 10 hours of sunlight per day. The average high temperature climbs by nearly 10 degrees measuring in at 57°F (14°C). Meanwhile, the average low temperature rises to 39°F (4°C).
In May, the temperatures continue to grow warmer as the summer season approaches. The average high and average low temperatures measure in at 68°F (20°C) and 48°F (9°C) respectively.
Vienna Weather in June: Days are rainy in June as Vienna the highest precipitation rate in the year at 74mm. The average high temperature rises further to 73°F (23°C) while the average low temperature increases to 55°F (13°C).
July experiences the most sunshine in the entire year with an average 11 hours of sun light per day. It’s also the warmest month of the year with an average high temperature of 75°F (24°C) and an average low of temperature of 57°F (14°C).
In August, the average high and average low temperatures remain the same, tying with July for the hottest months of the year.
Vienna Weather in September: Vienna’s climate begins to cool in September as the autumn season arrives. High temperatures peak at an average of 66°F (19°C). Meanwhile, the low temperatures average at 50°F (10°C). September also sees a relatively decent level of precipitation at 45mm.
October continues the climate’s downward trends with the high temperatures and low temperatures ranging between 57°F (14°C) and 43°F (6°C) respectively.
In November, expected rainfall averages at 50mm over the course of 14 days along with a decrease in the average high temperature to 45°F (7°C). Low temperatures average at 36°F (2°C).
Vienna Weather in December: With the deepening of winter in December, Vienna receives the least amount of sunlight in the year at 4 hours per day. The average high temperature sinks quickly to 57°F (14°C) while the average low temperature drops to 43°F (6°C).
Perhaps the best time to visit Vienna is during the months of April and May. During this time, the tourist season is just about to pick up so you can visit the most popular attractions in the city without really having to worry about waiting in long lines. For the best of Vienna’s events, the best time to visit is in June when most of the festivals take place. If, however, you would like to visit Vienna with the least amount of other tourists as possible, September through October is the ideal time to visit. Just be prepared for the cold weather! Verified Resource: The Weather Channel
