Climate and monthly weather forecast
Vienna, Austria

Vienna has an oceanic type of climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with warm, moderately hot summers and cold, relatively dry winters. Vienna, the capital and largest city of Austria, lies on the Danube River in the northeastern part of the country, in the heart of Europe. The temperate latitudes, altitude, and mountain ranges play a significant role in the climate of Vienna.

Vienna lies in the interior of Austria with an elevation that varies from 151 meters to 542 meters above sea level. The topography consists of beautiful hills, mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and marshlands. The natural vegetation includes many varieties of trees and flowers, including those of a sub-alpine type at higher altitudes. The growing season lasts from spring to autumn till the first snowfall invades the city.

Summers are moderately hot in Vienna and border on the humid continental type as the average high temperature reaches up to 26.7°C (80.1°F) at the peak of July. The days are pleasant even though the temperatures occasionally touch the 35°C (95°F) mark. Winters are cold and snowy, with the average low temperature below freezing in the coldest month of January. Spring is short and moist, while autumn is mild and pleasant with a moderate amount of rain.

Vienna receives a moderate 559mm (22.01") of rainfall throughout the year, with the peak of the wet season occurring during the summer. Snowfall averages an ample 686mm (27.01") in the year as frost and ice, both, are typical during the winter. Late autumn is windy, while the winter months have dark skies. The annual sunshine in Vienna lasts for 1936 hours, with the sunniest days between May to September.

The highest recorded temperature in Vienna is 39.5°C (103.1°F), while the lowest temperature on record is -22.6°C (-8.7°F).

The best time to visit Vienna is from April to May in the spring season and from September to October in the autumn. The temperatures are mild in the shoulder seasons, and the precipitation is moderate, along with fewer crowds. Summer occasionally sees high temperatures and an intense sun as the peak tourist season attracts crowds from all over the world. September is sunny and bright with scattered showers in the afternoon.

The worst time to visit Vienna is in the icy winter from December to February. The night temperatures frequently drop below the freezing mark as the landscape gathers ice and snow. Ice storms occasionally stall the city, and the windy conditions exacerbate the chill factor. Winter is relatively dry but ample snowfall substitutes for the lack of rainfall. The skies are overcast as the sunshine is weak and hardly lasts for more than 2 hours a day. The Christmas festival in Vienna attracts many visitors even during the cold of winter.

Vienna faces natural weather hazards in the form of forest fires, floods, and earthquakes. Forest fires frequently occur from late spring to early autumn when the temperatures are high, and the conditions are dry. Thawing of ice and heavy rainfall brings floods in low-lying areas of the city during spring and summer. Catastrophic floods have occurred in 1965, 2002, and 2005 along the Danube basin incurring a considerable loss of life and property. Landslides, avalanches, and soil erosion are frequent, while earthquakes also pose dangers to Vienna.

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Vienna, Austria, with an average temperature varying between -0.8°C (30.6°F) and 3.8°C (38.8°F). January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -0.8°C (30.6°F). Weather in January »

The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Vienna, Austria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.3°C (32.5°F) and 6.1°C (43°F). In February, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in January - a chilly 6.1°C (43°F). Weather in February »

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Vienna, Austria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F). In March, the average high-temperature increases from a frosty 6.1°C (43°F) in February to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F). Weather in March »

April is an enjoyable spring month in Vienna, Austria, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average high of 16.1°C (61°F). In Vienna, the average high-temperature in April slightly increases from a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) in March to an enjoyable 16.1°C (61°F). Weather in April »

May, the last month of the spring in Vienna, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.5°C (54.5°F) and an average high of 21.3°C (70.3°F). In Vienna, Austria, the average high-temperature in May rises from a comfortable 16.1°C (61°F) in April to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). Weather in May »

June, the first month of the summer in Vienna, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 15.1°C (59.2°F). In June, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in May - a moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F). Weather in June »

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Vienna, Austria, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.7°C (80.1°F) and min 17.4°C (63.3°F). July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F). Weather in July »

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Vienna, Austria, with an average temperature varying between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 26.6°C (79.9°F). In August, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in July - a still moderately hot 26.6°C (79.9°F). Weather in August »

The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Vienna, Austria, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.6°C (56.5°F) and an average high of 21.1°C (70°F). In Vienna, Austria, the average high-temperature in September drops from a warm 26.6°C (79.9°F) in August to a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F). Weather in September »

October, the same as September, in Vienna, Austria, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 8.8°C (47.8°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F). In October, the average high-temperature decreases from an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F) in September to a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F). Weather in October »

The last month of the autumn, November, is another chilly month in Vienna, Austria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.6°C (38.5°F) and 8.1°C (46.6°F). In Vienna, the average high-temperature in November drops from a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F) in October to a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F). Weather in November »

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Vienna, Austria, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.6°C (40.3°F) and min 0.5°C (32.9°F). In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F) in November to a cold 4.6°C (40.3°F). Weather in December »