What’s the climate like in Vienna?
The current climate of Vienna features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vienna in recent years was 37°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2017.
On average, Vienna gets 905 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 430 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Austria? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tyrol, Salzburg, Carinthia, or have a look at other destinations in Austria.
Best time to visit Vienna?
The best time to visit Vienna for sunny weather is May, June, August and September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vienna. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Vienna
The climate table of Vienna shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 54 | 46 | 42 | 57 | 105 | 87 | 144 | 110 | 80 | 65 | 44 | 71 |
| Snow (cm) | 132 | 29 | 95 | 50 | 7,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 5,5 | 23 | 87 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 905 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Snowfall: 430 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in March, 44 mm in November and 46 mm in February
- Wettest months: 144 mm in July, 110 mm in August and 105 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Vienna
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vienna, Austria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vienna
This graph shows how much precipitation Vienna, Austria, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Vienna
This graph shows how much snow Vienna, Austria, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vienna
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vienna, Austria. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vienna
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vienna, Austria. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vienna
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vienna, Austria, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vienna
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Vienna, Austria, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Vienna by Month
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