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Best Time to Visit Vienna
Vienna is at its best in spring and early autumn. Summers are warm, winters are cold with beautiful Christmas markets. The ball season runs January-February.
Best Months to Visit
Apr
11°C45mm4/5
May
16°C60mm4/5
Jun
20°C70mm4/5
Sep
17°C45mm4/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
1°
Jan
2°
Feb
6°
Mar
11°
Apr
16°
May
20°
Jun
22°
Jul
22°
Aug
17°
Sep
11°
Oct
5°
Nov
2°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
ShoulderTemp1°C / 34°F
Rain35mm
Crowds
Ball season begins
New Year's Concert
Feb
ShoulderTemp2°C / 36°F
Rain30mm
Crowds
Opera Ball
Fasching (Carnival)
Mar
ShoulderTemp6°C / 43°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Easter markets
Apr
PeakTemp11°C / 52°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Easter
Spring Festival
May
PeakTemp16°C / 61°F
Rain60mm
Crowds
Vienna Festival
Jun
PeakTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
Donauinselfest (free music)
Jul
ShoulderTemp22°C / 72°F
Rain65mm
Crowds
Film Festival at Rathausplatz
Aug
ShoulderTemp22°C / 72°F
Rain60mm
Crowds
Sep
PeakTemp17°C / 63°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Vienna Wine Hiking Day
Oct
ShoulderTemp11°C / 52°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Long Night of Museums
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp5°C / 41°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Christmas markets open
Dec
ShoulderTemp2°C / 36°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Christmas markets
New Year's Eve
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Apr, May, Jun, Sep
- +Beautiful parks blooming
- +Ideal weather
- -Easter crowds
- -Higher prices
Shoulder Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec
- +Vienna Ball Season!
- +Ball season peak
- -Cold
- -Cold and grey
Off Season
Nov
- +Advent markets begin
- -Cold and grey
Quick Facts — Vienna
Best Time
April – October
Language
German
Currency
EUR (€)
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Avg Budget
$90–150/day
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