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Best time to visit Vienna: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best months, with average highs of about 13–26°C and comfortable sightseeing. July and August are warm (about 26–28°C) and some theatres pause, while late November and December bring the Christmas markets and higher prices. January to March is cold but quiet and cheaper, with the ball season in January and February.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | -1°C | 11 | low |
| Feb | 8°C | 0°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 11°C | 1°C | 4 | medium |
| Apr | 13°C | 4°C | 12 | high |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 13 | high |
| Jun | 26°C | 15°C | 11 | high |
| Jul | 28°C | 17°C | 9 | high |
| Aug | 26°C | 17°C | 13 | high |
| Sep | 22°C | 13°C | 11 | high |
| Oct | 17°C | 8°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 9°C | 3°C | 10 | medium |
| Dec | 5°C | 0°C | 13 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of about 11°C in March, 13°C in April and 19°C in May, with lows of 1–10°C. April and May have 12–13 rainy days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 26–28°C and lows of 15–17°C, with 9–13 rainy days a month, often thunderstorms. Open-air events replace some indoor seasons.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is pleasant at about 22°C and October about 17°C; November drops to about 9°C, grey but with the Christmas markets opening late in the month.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 5–8°C and lows of −1 to 0°C, with 8–13 rainy or snowy days a month. December has the markets; January and February the balls.
Events worth planning around
- Ball season, including the Vienna Opera Ball (January to February)
- Wiener Festwochen arts festival (May to June)
- Donauinselfest, a free open-air music festival on the Danube Island (June)
- Film Festival at Rathausplatz (July to August)
- Christmas markets at Rathausplatz, Schönbrunn and Spittelberg (mid-November to late December)
When to avoid
Early to mid-December weekends if you dislike crowds, since the Christmas markets draw large numbers of day-trippers. In July and August some theatres pause their seasons and the Vienna Boys' Choir is often away.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Vienna?
May, June or September, with highs of about 19–26°C, long days and a full cultural programme.
When are the Vienna Christmas markets?
Usually from mid-November to around Christmas, at Rathausplatz, Schönbrunn, Spittelberg and other squares. Check the exact dates for your year.
Is Vienna worth visiting in winter?
Yes. Highs are about 5–8°C, but coffee houses, museums, the Christmas markets and the ball season make it one of the best winter cities in Europe.