When to go to Vienna?
Habsburg taste runs right through Vienna: the terraced gardens of Schönbrunn, the state rooms of the Hofburg, the Gothic spire of St Stephen's Cathedral over the rooftops. At the Belvedere, Klimt's The Kiss draws its own quiet crowd. Then there is the coffee house ritual, best kept at the Café Sacher with a slice of Sachertorte, a newspaper and an afternoon that refuses to be hurried.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Vienna, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Vienna
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | 44 | 2 | 50 |
| February | 7.0 | 36 | 6 | 58 |
| March | 8.5 | 34 | 7 | 64 |
| April | 8.7 | 80 | 10 | 59 |
| May | 11.2 | 66 | 16 | 73 |
| June | 12.3 | 96 | 20 | 76 |
| July | 12.4 | 46 | 23 | 83 |
| August | 11.0 | 59 | 23 | 78 |
| September | 9.1 | 126 | 17 | 63 |
| October | 7.6 | 44 | 13 | 61 |
| November | 5.0 | 41 | 6 | 51 |
| December | 3.8 | 54 | 3 | 46 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Vienna, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is March (about 34 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 23°C). Over the year, an average of 725 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Vienna?
- Schönbrunn Palace (UNESCO)
- Hofburg and St Stephen's Cathedral
- Belvedere (Klimt, The Kiss)
- Café Sacher (Sachertorte)
Practical info
- Country: Austria
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