The best time to visit Vienna
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Vienna is September · May · June: 20° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
Climate through the year
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -2° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| February | 5° / -1° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| March | 10° / 2° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| April | 15° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| May | 20° / 11° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| June | 23° / 14° | High | $$ | Ideal |
| July | 25° / 16° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| August | 25° / 16° | Moderate | $$ | Fair |
| September | 20° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| October | 14° / 7° | Moderate | $ | Great |
| November | 8° / 3° | Low | $ | Quiet |
| December | 4° / -1° | High | $$$ | Great |
The year in Vienna
Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Vienna.
When to go, depending on what you want
Practical basics
- Region
- Europe
- Local currency
- EUR
- Hemisphere
- Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
- Yearly range
- -2° – 25°
- Strongest months
- September, May, June
- Good for
- city · culture · food · romance
Events in Vienna
- Nov–Dec Vienna Christmas Markets — Historic squares like Rathausplatz and Am Hof fill with wooden stalls, punch, and fairy lights.
- Jan Vienna New Year's Concert — The Vienna Philharmonic performs its famous morning concert of waltzes and polkas from the Musikverein.
- Feb Opera Ball — Vienna State Opera transforms into a ballroom for the country's most prestigious formal dance of the year.
- May–Jun Wiener Festwochen — Weeks of theater, dance, and music performances take over stages across the city each spring.
Every month in Vienna
A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Vienna?
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Vienna is September · May · June: 20° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
What is the cheapest time to visit Vienna?
November — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 49%.
When should you avoid Vienna?
No major festivals fall in Vienna, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
What is the weather like in Vienna?
Average highs sit around 25°C with lows near -2°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
