Best Time to Visit Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Vienna is at its sunniest and driest in September.
The best time to visit Vienna for sunny, dry weather is September — 1 month of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.2°C / 32.4°F in January to 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July, with rainfall from 31 mm / 1.2 in (January) to 73 mm / 2.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vienna, Vienna, Austria's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Vienna'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 15.7°C60.3°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
The best time to visit Vienna for sunny, dry weather is September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 20.6°C / 69.1°F, and the driest is January with about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vienna's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Vienna?
The rainy season at Vienna, Vienna runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 48 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is July (73 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Vienna?
The driest month in Vienna is January, averaging about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 0.2°C / 32.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Vienna?
The least comfortable months for travel to Vienna — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 73 mm / 2.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0.2°C / 32.4°F.
Is Vienna climate different from Austria overall?
Yes, usually. Our Vienna 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 Vienna specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.