Best time to visit Vienna

April to May and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

April to May and September to October

Spring and early autumn bring comfortable temperatures, thinner crowds and lower hotel rates than peak summer.

“The best time to visit Vienna is from April to May or September to October.” tripoto.com
“May and early June, September, and October are the most pleasant months for travel” nytimes.com
“This is a good shoulder season to visit, if you want to encounter peace instead of crowd and some discounts.” tripcrafters.com

4 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.

Vienna month by month

Average high and low in Vienna, and days with rain

January40°F / 32°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Coldest month, highs around 34°F and lows 25°F; Vienna's ball season is at its height.Ball season falls in the low season for tourism, with fewer overseas visitors in January to March.The New Year's Concert is a Vienna tradition.Vienna ball season
February45°F / 34°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Slightly warmer than January, with ice turning to slush; cold and gray with shorter days.January and February bring lower hotel rates but shorter daylight hours.
March52°F / 39°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Transitional, with bouts of chill, wind and rain.Still cold, with average highs near 46°F.
Best timeApril63°F / 48°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Weather settles at 8 to 16°C with longer days; Easter holiday season is important for the Viennese.Easter is a hotel-tight weekend in Vienna.
Best timeMay70°F / 54°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…The warmest spring month, peaking near 21°C.May and early June are among the most pleasant months, with less demand for restaurant tables.The Genussfestival for food lovers takes place in May.Wiener Festwochen
June78°F / 62°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Summer begins; classical and music festivals fill the calendar.Average highs near 73°F.Donauinselfest
July80°F / 64°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Warmest month, highs near 77°F; crowded at major attractions, though the Viennese head out on vacation.June, July and August get the most rain in Austria.
August80°F / 64°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Peak tourist season with higher accommodation prices and busier attractions.Tripoto says summer prices skyrocket and the city can be too crowded.
Best timeSeptember71°F / 57°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Fall is one of the most comfortable seasons; crowds thin out and hotel availability improves.Wine festivals and cultural exhibitions in fall.
Best timeOctober59°F / 48°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Temperatures drop gradually and rainfall recedes; a drier shoulder season than spring.October 26 is a national holiday when banks and shops close.Viennale
November49°F / 41°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Late November may bring light snow; Viennale film festival and dance season start.November is dance season in Austria, with the Philharmonic Ball and Bonbon Ball.Christmas markets start by late November.Vienna Christmas Markets
December41°F / 33°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Christmas markets, with more than 20 Advent markets; snow is likely.High chance of snow, with temperatures from -1 to 6°C.Hotel rooms are at a premium between Christmas and New Year; museums close December 24 and 25.

Weather: Vienna averages from Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Vienna

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to AugustPeak tourist season with higher prices.
Christmas to New Year and Easter weekendHotel rooms in Vienna are at a premium.

Quietest

January to MarchFewer overseas visitors in the chilly months, even as ball season peaks.
SpringOff season for tourism, with deals on hotels before summer.

Watch for

WinterThe east, including Vienna, can become bitterly cold.
National holidaysAll banks and shops close on national holidays; museums close Good Friday, December 24 and 25 and New Year's Day.
Spring and fallWeather can shift quickly, so pack layers.
Late winterJanuary and February can be cold and gray with short days.

Questions people ask

What is the weather like in Austria in April?: Average highs run 61 to 63°F in April; Vienna settles to roughly 8 to 16°C with longer days.
What is the weather like in Vienna in November 2026?: Temperatures keep dropping and rainfall recedes; late November may bring light snow that melts quickly. Average range is 45-37°F.
What is it like to visit Austria in May?: Average highs run 69 to 71°F, with mild, pleasant weather good for sightseeing and hiking before it gets hot.

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