Sankt Pölten Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sankt Pölten experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sankt Pölten is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sankt Pölten receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 866 mm annually. Sankt Pölten experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 100 mm in June, the wettest month, and 50 mm in February, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sankt Pölten can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sankt Pölten.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 79%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, April, May, August, September, October, November and December and higher in February, March, June and July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sankt Pölten in Austria
During the months of June, July, August 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 100 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 252 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
