When planning a visit to the Wachau Valley in Austria, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 3°C (37°F) in January up to 26°C (79°F) during the peak of August. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Krems an der Donau, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In the Wachau Valley, the months of May, June, July, August and September bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (79°F).
The cooler season is during the months of January, February, November and December.
When it comes to rainfall, the Wachau Valley experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain in June, dropping to 40 mm (1.6 in) in February.
Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.
