Dürnstein Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Dürnstein, Lower Austria, Austria, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 25°C (77°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

With around 825 mm (32 in) of annual rain/snowfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. June is the wettest month and February the driest. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.4 hours of daily sunshine.

Monthly Temperature in Dürnstein

In Dürnstein, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July to a chilly 3°C (37°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -3°C (27°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Dürnstein

On average, Dürnstein receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 825 mm (32 in). The climate in Dürnstein shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 42 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rainfall over 13 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dürnstein Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Dürnstein

For those who appreciate different seasons, Dürnstein serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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