Best Time to Visit Graz, Styria, Austria
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Graz.
Graz does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 19.4°C / 66.9°F) and driest (January, 25 mm / 1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.4°C / 29.5°F in January to 19.4°C / 66.9°F in July, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in (January) to 126 mm / 5 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Graz, Styria, Austria's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Graz's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 9.3°C48.7°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 14.7°C58.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 14.4°C57.9°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
No month at Graz matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Graz?
Graz doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~25 mm / 1 in) and July (warmest, 19.4°C / 66.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Austria's national average.
When is the rainy season in Graz?
The rainy season at Graz, Styria runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 66 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is July (126 mm / 5 in).
What is the driest month in Graz?
The driest month in Graz is January, averaging about 25 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -1.4°C / 29.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Graz?
The least comfortable months for travel to Graz — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 126 mm / 5 in in July, and the coldest month averages -1.4°C / 29.5°F.
Is Graz climate different from Austria overall?
Yes, usually. Our Graz figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Austria figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Graz specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.