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Vienna Climate by Month

With an oceanic climate Vienna experiences warm summers and dry, cold winters. The best time of year to visit Vienna is in spring and summer (June - September). In the heart of summer it can be warm, the average monthly temperature rises above 26.5°C starting July.

During winter temperatures are around the freezing point. Precipitation is spread-out evenly throughout the year with an average annual amount of 650 mm.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Vienna. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -2°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Vienna has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 717 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Vienna experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 83 mm in July, the wettest month, and 40 mm in February, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Vienna can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Vienna in Austria

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Vienna?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Vienna?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Vienna?
    July tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Vienna?
    February is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Vienna?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 263 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Vienna

    Wed   Dec 11
    3°C | 0°C
    N 14 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    4°C | 0°C
    NW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    2°C | -2°C
    SE 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain