Climate in Vienna — Annual Weather Overview
Vienna has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 27.3°C) and the coolest is January (4.8°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 22.5°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 704mm. August is the wettest month at 101.2mm, while March averages just 19.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 15.0°C, 147mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 26.0°C, 257mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 16.0°C, 171mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 6.1°C, 129mm rain.
Vienna — Monthly Temperatures
Vienna — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Vienna stays reasonable all year.
Vienna weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8°C | -0.8°C | 39.0mm | 4.5h | 9 | 8/10 |
| February | 8.4°C | 0.9°C | 32.3mm | 7.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 11.2°C | 1.5°C | 19.8mm | 8.8h | 4 | 10/10 |
| April | 14.4°C | 4.7°C | 55.4mm | 9.4h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 19.3°C | 10.0°C | 72.1mm | 10.5h | 13 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.0°C | 15.2°C | 89.5mm | 12.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| July | 27.3°C | 17.0°C | 66.6mm | 12.4h | 9 | 10/10 |
| August | 25.8°C | 16.9°C | 101.2mm | 10.6h | 12 | 9/10 |
| September | 22.1°C | 12.7°C | 65.7mm | 9.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
| October | 16.5°C | 8.4°C | 54.7mm | 7.5h | 9 | 10/10 |
| November | 9.3°C | 3.2°C | 50.2mm | 5.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| December | 5.2°C | 0.2°C | 57.6mm | 3.4h | 12 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Vienna have?
Vienna has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 4.8°C in January to 27.3°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Vienna?
July is the hottest month in Vienna, with average highs of 27.3°C and lows of 17.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Vienna?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4.8°C and lows of -0.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Vienna?
August is the wettest month, averaging 101.2mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Vienna get per year?
Vienna receives around 704mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (19.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
The best time to visit Vienna is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.