Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Vienna
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Vienna are September, June, July — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, June, September, October, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Vienna (171 m elevation).
Month by month
Vienna weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9°C / 41°F | 8.2 | 11 | |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 7.2 | 26 | |
| March | 11.7°C / 53°F | 4.7 | 41 | Shoulder |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 8 | 57 | |
| May | 19.6°C / 67°F | 11 | 73 | |
| June | 25.1°C / 77°F | 10 | 78 | Best |
| July | 27.5°C / 82°F | 7.3 | 75 | Best |
| August | 26.6°C / 80°F | 9.8 | 74 | Shoulder |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 8.3 | 83 | Best |
| October | 16.3°C / 61°F | 8 | 64 | |
| November | 9.1°C / 48°F | 6.7 | 26 | |
| December | 5.2°C / 41°F | 9.3 | 12 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Vienna month by month
Vienna's comfort score peaks in September at 82.9, with an average high of 22°C and 8.3 wet days, just ahead of June's 77.9 and July's 75.4. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans April through June and September through December — again including December, despite its comfort score of just 11.5, barely above January's 11.1, the year's lowest. May is notably wet, at 11 wet days, the highest of any month, though its comfort score of 72.6 stays solid. Winter (December–February) overall sees highs of 4.9–9°C and comfort scores of 11.1–25.5.
FAQ
Vienna timing questions
What is the best month to visit Vienna?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are September, June, and July, with September scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, June, September, October, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Vienna?
July, with an average daily high of 27.5°C (82°F).
What is the rainiest month in Vienna?
May, averaging 11 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Vienna?
August and March — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why does Vienna's editorial pick include December if it's one of the coldest months?
December scores just 11.5 on comfort, barely above January's year-low of 11.1, but RouteVerdict's editorial pick still includes it alongside April through June and September through November.
What is Vienna's wettest month?
May, averaging 11 wet days — more than any other month — though its comfort score of 72.6 remains solid.