Best Time to Visit Vienna

Take a stroll around the streets of Vienna, a city of cathedrals and palaces

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Apr - May, Sep - Oct
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The capital of Austria
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Weather in Vienna

  • Sat, May 31 2025

    29.53ºC | 14.99ºC

    Clear in morning and afternoon , clouds in evening and rain in night

    67.43% Humidity

  • Sun, Jun 01 2025

    29.27ºC | 15.71ºC

    Clouds from morning to night

    73.13% Humidity

  • Mon, Jun 02 2025

    28.34ºC | 16.85ºC

    Clouds in morning , afternoon and evening and rain in night

    71.13% Humidity

  • Tue, Jun 03 2025

    20.08ºC | 16.27ºC

    Rain in morning , afternoon and evening and clouds in night

    86.88% Humidity

  • Wed, Jun 04 2025

    26.18ºC | 13.92ºC

    Clouds in morning and evening and rain in afternoon and night

    74.25% Humidity

  • Thu, Jun 05 2025

    17.66ºC | 17.66ºC

    Rain from morning to night

    86.0% Humidity

Best Time To Visit Vienna

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

The best time to visit Vienna remains November through March, i.

e. the winter season. An increasing number of travelers explore the place during the winter season. Winter is ideal for exploring museums, attending opera performances, and shopping at Christmas markets in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The footfall of tourists increases during the winter season owing to pleasant weather. The city has a typical dry continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

There is nothing bad about the weather of Vienna in spring and fall, but it's no match against the glories of Vienna in winter and summer. One big advantage to visit Vienna at this time is that it is relatively empty of tourists. Therefore, travelers will get a good deal on accommodation. So if you are looking for affordable rates the best time to visit Vienna from India is in spring and fall seasons. 

Autumn is the best season to explore glorious vineyards in Vienna. Spring is another popular time for those looking for mild weather and wants to avoid long queues outside popular attractions. Let's take a season-wise detailed look at the best time to visit Vienna below:

April-May (9°C to 15°C)

Average daytime temperature in Vienna rises after the end of winter. Spring is the best time to visit Vienna for holiday as the weather is pleasant and the days are longer, and there are fewer crowds and room rates are more affordable.

June-August (18°C to 19°C)

The most popular season is summer and many consider it as the best season to visit Vienna. The weather between July and August is the warmest and sunniest, but along with this highest room rents and crowds. Schools have a break at this time and most people prefer this time to visit Vienna with family.

September-October (15°C to 10°C)

After the humid and busy summer months, tourist crowds in Vienna return to normal. Hotel rates come down and as do the flight tickets. It’s the ideal season to explore Austria for budget travelers.

November-March (5°C to -1°C)

Winter is also the best time to visit Vienna for honeymoon; the weather will be cold and the city will be full of beautiful lights and all of the other things that come with a Viennese Christmas. Vienna in December is a popular place to visit in Europe for honeymooners due to snowfall. Snowfall in Vienna brings temperatures well below 0 degrees.

Climate in Vienna

Summer Season in Vienna

Summer months start from June to August. This is the peak tourist time in Vienna. Larger local population disappears to summer residences and there are more rooms to stay. That is an advantage. Apart from good weather, the summer also brings street culture to life. Vienna’s Municipal authorities do great work of brightening up the city with flowers. As the school closes this time, the city will be crowded and everybody prefers summer as the best time to visit Vienna with family.

Monsoon Season in Vienna

November will be the rainiest month. Vienna gets 600mm rain every year, but there tends to be more of the short, sharp thunderstorms rather than the constant drizzle.

Winter Season in Vienna

Vienna winter has the perfect winter like in Fairytale. The Christmas season will be beautiful as there will be snow on the ground, crisp night air, candlelight, and decorations. It gets bitterly cold; so bring warm clothes and sturdy boots if you plan to go around on foot. The snow on street can get mucky and a combination of brown slush. Couples will enjoy winter season even though there will be a bit of a chill in the air. The coldest months are December to January.  It is a perfect romantic getaway. Winter season is the best time to visit Vienna for honeymoon. Keep in mind that there are only two hours of sunshine per day in Vienna in November and light rainfall is common.

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Yes, December is a good time to visit Vienna, to see the Christmas festivities. The entire atmosphere is spellbinding in December. 

A week is required if you want to see all the major attractions of the city.

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