Weather in February in Austria
Thinking about venturing to Austria this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Austria in February?
The weather in Austria in February can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Matrei in Osttirol at -3°C to cold in Bad Radkersburg at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Bad Radkersburg and -11°C in Matrei in Osttirol.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Austria, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Mitterretzbach with an average of 32 mm to high snow/rainfall in Sibratsgfäll with 126 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Vienna usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Vienna enjoys a balanced 100 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Austria climate page.
Where to go in Austria in February
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Austria, check out our Austria's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Austria?
Vienna
In February Vienna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sölden
In February Sölden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Zell am See
In February Zell am See generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Saalbach Hinterglemm
In February Saalbach Hinterglemm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Neustift im Stubaital
In February Neustift im Stubaital generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Austria.
Is February the best time to visit Austria?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vienna, February may not be the ideal time to visit Austria.
On average, the best time to visit Austria is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Vienna. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Austria.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Austria? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Austria.
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