Vienna Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Vienna. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 16°C (61°F) in July to -2°C (28°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Vienna has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 717 mm (28 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Vienna experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 83 mm (3.3 in) in July, the wettest month, and 40 mm (1.6 in) in February, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Vienna Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Vienna can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vienna.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in August, September, October and December to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and November. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)