Best time to visit Vienna: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Vienna are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -0.8°C – 5.1°C
Rain: 37mm
Sunshine: 4.2h/day
Visit score: 4/10
Feb
Temp: 1.3°C – 8°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 6.5h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Mar
Temp: 3.6°C – 13°C
Rain: 49mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 5.5/10
Apr
Temp: 6.7°C – 16°C
Rain: 76mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
May
Temp: 10.4°C – 19.7°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jun
BestTemp: 15.7°C – 25.8°C
Rain: 62mm
Sunshine: 12.5h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 17.9°C – 27.6°C
Rain: 62mm
Sunshine: 12.3h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Aug
BestTemp: 17.5°C – 27.8°C
Rain: 47mm
Sunshine: 11.5h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Sep
BestTemp: 13.5°C – 22.9°C
Rain: 130mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 8.6°C – 16.5°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Nov
Temp: 2.5°C – 8.7°C
Rain: 50mm
Sunshine: 5.1h/day
Visit score: 3.3/10
Dec
Temp: 0.7°C – 5.4°C
Rain: 46mm
Sunshine: 3.6h/day
Visit score: 3/10
When to go, and when not to
June through September bring the warmest afternoons and the longest sunshine hours of the year, with highs climbing into the mid-20s and upper-20s Celsius and sunshine reaching around 11 to 12.5 hours a day. This stretch also lines up with the highest visit interest, making it the clear high point of the year for outdoor sightseeing and long daylight hours.
That same period is the peak season, so travelers should expect the biggest crowds and the highest prices of the year. September also brings the heaviest rain of any month at 130mm, and August is the warmest month with highs of 27.8C, so travelers sensitive to heat or rain may want to weigh June or early July against the wetter, hotter late-summer weeks.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched June 11, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.