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A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Vienna. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Higher scores for city walks.
Salzburg and Bregenz are wetter in summer.
Vienna weather does not rate ski snow.
Austria weather by place
The score above uses Vienna. Compare cities, Alpine valleys and lake areas before choosing a month.
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Average daytime high and monthly rain, 1991–2020
| Month | Viennaeast city | Salzburgnorth of Alps | InnsbruckTirol valley | Grazsouth-east city | BregenzLake Constance | KlagenfurtCarinthia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C 38 mm rain | 4°C 79 mm rain | 4°C 47 mm rain | 4°C 20 mm rain | 4°C 79 mm rain | 2°C 27 mm rain |
| Feb | 7°C 34 mm rain | 7°C 64 mm rain | 8°C 36 mm rain | 8°C 29 mm rain | 6°C 79 mm rain | 6°C 38 mm rain |
| Mar | 11°C 46 mm rain | 11°C 103 mm rain | 13°C 54 mm rain | 12°C 35 mm rain | 10°C 99 mm rain | 11°C 46 mm rain |
| Apr | 17°C 40 mm rain | 17°C 92 mm rain | 17°C 56 mm rain | 17°C 52 mm rain | 16°C 103 mm rain | 17°C 63 mm rain |
| May | 21°C 78 mm rain | 20°C 170 mm rain | 21°C 82 mm rain | 21°C 93 mm rain | 19°C 162 mm rain | 21°C 86 mm rain |
| Jun | 26°C 82 mm rain | 24°C 191 mm rain | 25°C 115 mm rain | 25°C 121 mm rain | 23°C 196 mm rain | 25°C 105 mm rain |
| Jul | 27°C 80 mm rain | 25°C 183 mm rain | 26°C 125 mm rain | 26°C 124 mm rain | 24°C 188 mm rain | 26°C 119 mm rain |
| Aug | 27°C 74 mm rain | 25°C 193 mm rain | 25°C 139 mm rain | 25°C 129 mm rain | 24°C 191 mm rain | 26°C 131 mm rain |
| Sep | 22°C 67 mm rain | 20°C 145 mm rain | 21°C 81 mm rain | 21°C 94 mm rain | 20°C 148 mm rain | 21°C 102 mm rain |
| Oct | 15°C 48 mm rain | 15°C 103 mm rain | 16°C 69 mm rain | 15°C 64 mm rain | 14°C 116 mm rain | 14°C 91 mm rain |
| Nov | 10°C 43 mm rain | 9°C 84 mm rain | 10°C 59 mm rain | 9°C 54 mm rain | 9°C 105 mm rain | 8°C 85 mm rain |
| Dec | 5°C 40 mm rain | 5°C 87 mm rain | 5°C 53 mm rain | 4°C 40 mm rain | 5°C 106 mm rain | 1°C 50 mm rain |
In August, Salzburg averages 193 mm of rain; Vienna averages 74 mm. Innsbruck's valley weather does not describe its high peaks.
These six stations miss many mountain valleys, ski slopes and lake conditions. Check local forecasts for your trip.
Sources and weather limits
GeoSphere Austria station averages cover 1991–2020. Highs are mean daily highs; rain is the mean monthly total. These are past averages, not forecasts. The Vienna score and older city map use separate inputs.
GeoSphere Austria station workbook (temperature and rain sheets; stations named above) · How the station averages were made · Austria Tourism destinations · Checked October 2026
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| Trip | Months to compare | Check before you go |
|---|---|---|
| City walks | Spring and autumn | Compare Vienna and Salzburg weather above. |
| Lakes and hikes | June to September | High trails can stay snowy. Check lifts and trail reports. |
| Skiing | Late December to early March | Check your resort's snow and lift openings. |
Vienna's winter weather score does not rate a ski holiday. Resort altitude and snow matter more.
Season sources and limits
Austria Tourism destinations covers cities, lakes and Alps. Its ski guide describes the core season. Opening dates vary by snow and resort. Check current reports before travel.
Austria weather by month: Vienna
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Vienna.
JanuaryCold and dry.Avoid 18
- Daytime high
- 3°C / 37°F
- Overnight low
- -2°C / 28°F
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
Cold and dry.
FebruaryCold and dry.Avoid 28
- Daytime high
- 5°C / 41°F
- Overnight low
- -1°C / 30°F
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Cold and dry.
MarchCool and dry.Good 54
- Daytime high
- 10°C / 50°F
- Overnight low
- 2°C / 36°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Cool and dry.
AprilCool and dry.Ideal 79
- Daytime high
- 15°C / 59°F
- Overnight low
- 6°C / 43°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Cool and dry.
MayMild with a little rainIdeal 92
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 11°C / 52°F
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
Mild with a little rain.
JuneWarm with a little rain.Ideal 89
- Daytime high
- 23°C / 73°F
- Overnight low
- 14°C / 57°F
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Warm with a little rain.
JulyWarm with a little rain.Ideal 91
- Daytime high
- 26°C / 79°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Warm with a little rain.
AugustWarm with a little rainIdeal 92
- Daytime high
- 25°C / 77°F
- Overnight low
- 16°C / 61°F
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
Warm with a little rain.
SeptemberMild and dryIdeal 97
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 12°C / 54°F
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
Mild and dry.
OctoberCool and dry.Ideal 75
- Daytime high
- 14°C / 57°F
- Overnight low
- 7°C / 45°F
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Cool and dry.
NovemberCold and dry.Good 44
- Daytime high
- 7°C / 45°F
- Overnight low
- 3°C / 37°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Cold and dry.
DecemberCold and dry.Avoid 24
- Daytime high
- 4°C / 39°F
- Overnight low
- -1°C / 30°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Cold and dry.
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