- Temperature
- -2 to 27°C
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, wien.info
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Good to Know
- May, June, and September offer the most comfortable weather for visiting—pleasant temperatures without summer heat or winter cold.
- July is the wettest month (83 mm) despite being warm; pack an umbrella for afternoon/evening thunderstorms.
- Winter snowfall is frequent but usually light; major snowstorms are rare, though cold snaps from Siberia can push temperatures well below freezing.
- December-January are not only the coldest months but also the darkest, with only 1.5-2.5 hours of daylight; winter does offer Christmas markets and ice skating.
- Climate change is making summers progressively hotter; heat waves with temperatures exceeding 35°C (95°F) are becoming more common.
- Vienna is Austria's driest region; it receives less precipitation than mountain and alpine areas.
- Spring and autumn weather is unpredictable; April can swing from warm sunny days to sudden cold snaps with frost.
Autumn
- Rainfall Average Mm
- 45
Months
- September
- October
- November
Characteristics
- Pleasant early autumn (September) with comfortable temperatures
- Cooling through October and November
- Less rainy than other seasons
- Occasional frost in November, possible first snow late in month
Temperature Range
- Low Celsius
- 3
- High Celsius
- 20
- Low Fahrenheit
- 37
- High Fahrenheit
- 68
- Description
- Mild to cool
Spring
- Rainfall Average Mm
- 50
Months
- March
- April
- May
Characteristics
- Variable weather with sudden temperature swings
- Occasional late snowfall in March
- Increasing sunshine as season progresses
Temperature Range
- Low Celsius
- 4
- High Celsius
- 21
- Low Fahrenheit
- 39
- High Fahrenheit
- 70
- Description
- Cool to mild
Vienna has a moderate continental climate with distinct seasons. Cool, snowy winters transition to warm summers with occasional thunderstorms. Autumn and spring are characterized by variable weather and pleasant temperatures.
Off Season
- Rainfall Average Mm
- 40
- Snowfall Average Cm
- 15
Months
- November
- December
- January
- February
Characteristics
- Frequent snowfall (typically 30-40 cm total per winter season)
- Very limited daylight (1.5-2.5 hours in December)
- Possible frost waves and temperatures dropping to -10 to -15°C (5°F)
- Slush and ice common; snowstorms rare but possible
Temperature Range
- Low Celsius
- -2
- High Celsius
- 3
- Low Fahrenheit
- 28
- High Fahrenheit
- 37
- Description
- Cold
Peak Season
- Rainfall Average Mm
- 70
Months
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
Characteristics
- Generally sunny and warm
- Longest daylight hours in June (sunset after 9pm)
- Occasional summer thunderstorms, especially July-August
- Heat waves increasingly common (30-35°C (86–95°F) on hottest days)
Temperature Range
- Low Celsius
- 12
- High Celsius
- 27
- Low Fahrenheit
- 54
- High Fahrenheit
- 81
- Description
- Pleasant to warm
Annual Totals
- Snowfall Cm
- 30
- Precipitation Mm
- 675
- Description
- Moderate precipitation with no distinct rainy season; summer slightly wetter due to thunderstorms
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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