Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 9°
nights -1 to 2°
- 10 rainy days · 42 mm
- 5.1 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Austria?
- Jan5°fair
- Feb9°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct16°fair
- Nov9°fair
- Dec5°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Austria, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -1° | 4.5 h | 42 mm | 10 d | |
| February | 9° | 2° | 6.4 h | 33 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 12° | 2° | 8.2 h | 30 mm | 5 d | |
| April | 15° | 5° | 9.8 h | 55 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 20° | 10° | 10.4 h | 74 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 15° | 12.6 h | 83 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 17° | 12.4 h | 60 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 17° | 11.4 h | 85 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 22° | 13° | 9.2 h | 101 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 8° | 7 h | 54 mm | 9 d | |
| November | 9° | 3° | 5.1 h | 43 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 5° | 0° | 4.3 h | 52 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Austria, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Vienna) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 20°
nights 2 to 10°
- 9 rainy days · 53 mm
- 9.5 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 15 to 17°
- 11 rainy days · 76 mm
- 12.1 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 22°
nights 3 to 13°
- 9 rainy days · 66 mm
- 7.1 h of sun
Book early for May to September and December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Austria, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h03 of daylight, in December 8h22, a difference of 7h41.
8h45Jan
10h08Feb
11h45Mar
13h36Apr
15h10May
16h03Jun
15h41Jul
14h18Aug
12h30Sep
10h43Oct
9h09Nov
8h22Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Vienna" (48.21°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Austria, month by month
EventsSalzburg FestivalJuly to AugustVienna Opera BallFebruaryChristmas marketsNovember to DecemberNew Year's ConcertJanuaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: March, July, October
- Towns & culture: February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Austria, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- July to AugustSalzburg Festival big crowds
Operas and concerts fill Salzburg's halls for six weeks, and Jedermann is performed in front of the cathedral.
- FebruaryVienna Opera Ball
The State Opera turns into a ballroom for one night, on the Thursday before Shrove Tuesday, at the end of the ball season.
- November to DecemberChristmas markets big crowds
Wooden chalets, mulled wine and choirs set up in front of Vienna's City Hall and on the squares of Salzburg and Innsbruck.
- JanuaryNew Year's Concert
The Vienna Philharmonic plays its waltzes at the Musikverein on 1 January, to a hall whose seats are allocated by ballot.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Austria, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Vienna | ~ | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇹 Salzburg | ~ | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇹 Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | · |
| 🇦🇹 Innsbruck and the Tyrol | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · | ~ |
| 🇦🇹 The Wachau Valley | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
ViennaBest time: April to June, September to October and DecemberWhen to visit Vienna →The Vienna guide
Hallstatt and the SalzkammergutBest time: May to SeptemberWhen to visit Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut →The Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut guide
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair5°-1° at night
- 42 mm · 10 d
- 4.5 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended9°2° at night
- 33 mm · 9 d
- 6.4 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°2° at night
- 30 mm · 5 d
- 8.2 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°5° at night
- 55 mm · 10 d
- 9.8 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°10° at night
- 74 mm · 13 d
- 10.4 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°15° at night
- 83 mm · 13 d
- 12.6 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°17° at night
- 60 mm · 9 d
- 12.4 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°17° at night
- 85 mm · 11 d
- 11.4 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°13° at night
- 101 mm · 10 d
- 9.2 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair16°8° at night
- 54 mm · 9 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair9°3° at night
- 43 mm · 8 d
- 5.1 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended5°0° at night
- 52 mm · 11 d
- 4.3 h
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (42 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.5 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 9 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (33 mm). Expect 6.4 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 30 mm over 5 days. Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (101 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (54 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (43 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.1 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (52 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.3 h a day). High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Austria?
May to September and December: over these months, recorded highs range from 5 to 28 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Vienna).
Which month should you avoid in Austria?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 33 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Vienna).
What is the hottest month in Austria?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Vienna).
What is the coldest month in Austria?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Vienna).
What is the driest month in Austria?
March: 30 mm over 5 days of rain, against 101 mm in September, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Austria?
June, with 12.6 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When is the best time to hike in Austria?
March, July, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Vienna), the safest windows for walking.
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