Weather and climate in Vienna (Austria)

The climate of Vienna is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
Vienna is the capital of Austria and is located in the far east of the country, on the plain crossed by the Danube, at just 200 meters (650 feet) of altitude. About 50 km (30 mi) to the east is the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava.
Winter is cold and gray. Snowfalls are quite frequent, but generally not abundant. On average, 53 cm (21 in) of snow fall per year.
Sometimes there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -26 °C (-14.8 °F) and was set in February 1929.
In summer, there are pleasant periods that lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
However, there are also very hot and sultry periods, with highs that can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), set in July 2007 and in August 2013.

Best Time

In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the best times to visit Vienna are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.

Vienna - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 21.1 °C (70.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1935 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Vienna - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 0.2 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -2.9 °C (26.8 °F) and a maximum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18.4 °C (-1.1 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.8 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.4 °F) and a maximum of 5.7 °C (42.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (14.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (34.1 °F) and a maximum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -16 °C (3.2 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in March 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22.1 °F) in April 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in May 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.9 °C (40.8 °F) in June 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.9 °C (14.2 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.8 °C (28.8 °F) and a maximum of 3.8 °C (38.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14 °F). However, it dropped to -21.1 °C (-6 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).