Vienna, Austria Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Vienna
Vienna has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 40°F (4°C) in January to around 81°F (27°C) in July, and the city records roughly 115 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 5°F (-15°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 8 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 29°F (-2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 5°F (-15°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain over 9 days, while March is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 8 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 29° | 10 | 1.6 in | 4.5 h/day | 79% |
| February | 46° | 33° | 9 | 1.4 in | 6.4 h/day | 74% |
| March | 52° | 36° | 7 | 1.2 in | 8.2 h/day | 67% |
| April | 60° | 43° | 9 | 2.0 in | 9.8 h/day | 63% |
| May | 67° | 51° | 13 | 3.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 68% |
| June | 78° | 60° | 12 | 2.7 in | 12.6 h/day | 65% |
| July | 81° | 64° | 10 | 2.4 in | 12.4 h/day | 60% |
| August | 81° | 63° | 9 | 2.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 64% |
| September | 71° | 55° | 9 | 3.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 70% |
| October | 61° | 47° | 10 | 2.2 in | 7.0 h/day | 78% |
| November | 49° | 38° | 8 | 1.7 in | 5.1 h/day | 82% |
| December | 42° | 32° | 10 | 1.8 in | 4.3 h/day | 83% |
Vienna month by month
Vienna weather in January
January brings highs around 40°F (4°C), lows near 29°F (-2°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Vienna.
Vienna weather in February
February brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 33°F (0°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Vienna weather in March
March brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 7 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Vienna.
Vienna weather in April
April brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 9 wet days.
Vienna weather in May
May brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 13 wet days.
Vienna weather in June
June brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 12 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Vienna.
Vienna weather in July
July brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 10 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Vienna.
Vienna weather in August
August brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 9 wet days.
Vienna weather in September
September brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 9 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Vienna.
Vienna weather in October
October brings highs around 61°F (16°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 10 wet days.
Vienna weather in November
November brings highs around 49°F (9°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), about 8 wet days.
Vienna weather in December
December brings highs around 42°F (5°C), lows near 32°F (0°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Seasons in Vienna
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Vienna is mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Vienna is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Vienna is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Vienna is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 31°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Vienna
The best time to visit Vienna is generally June to October and April, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Vienna with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 64°F (18°C).
Vienna temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.