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Why visit Graz?

Graz is defined by the sharp verticality of the Schlossberg, a forested hill rising directly from the urban grid. Reach the summit via the glass-sided funicular or the steep stone stairs to reach the Uhrturm, the city’s 16th-century clock tower that surveys the red-tiled roofs below. Meander through the medieval alleyways of the Altstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage site where Renaissance courtyards hide behind ornate baroque facades. Stop at the Landeszeughaus to inspect the world’s largest historic armory, housing over 30,000 pieces of medieval weaponry and armor in a dizzying, multi-story display that feels frozen in time.

Culinary life centers on the Kaiser-Josef-Platz farmers' market, where local producers sell Styrian pumpkin seed oil and pungent horseradish. For a mid-afternoon break, head to the Kunsthaus Graz—the biomorphic blue blob nicknamed the 'Friendly Alien'—before indulging in a slice of Sachertorte at Cafe Sacher. As evening descends, walk across the Murinsel, a floating steel platform shaped like an oversized shell in the middle of the Mur River. Finish your night at a local tavern with a plate of Styrian boiled beef, known as Tafelspitz, paired with crisp white wine from the surrounding vineyards that creep right up to the city’s southern edge.

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When to go to Graz

The best months for Graz are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 23°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
4°
low -3°
7 wet days
Feb
8°
low -2°
8 wet days
Mar
11°
low 1°
7 wet days
Apr
15°
low 5°
8 wet days
May
19°
low 9°
16 wet days
Jun
25°
low 14°
14 wet days
Jul
26°
low 15°
14 wet days
Aug
25°
low 15°
12 wet days
Sep
21°
low 11°
12 wet days
Oct
16°
low 7°
9 wet days
Nov
9°
low 2°
9 wet days
Dec
5°
low -2°
7 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Graz, Styria. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Graz — common questions

When is the best time to visit Graz?

The best months for Graz are May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 23°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Graz?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 26°C. January is the coolest, around 4°C by day and -3°C at night. May is the wettest, with about 16 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Graz known for?

Graz is best known for culture, history, food, architecture and romantic. The things people come for: Uhrturm, Kunsthaus Graz, Schlossberg, Landeszeughaus, Murinsel.

Who is Graz best suited to?

Graz works particularly well for couples, solo travellers and first-time visitors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Graz?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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