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Best time to visit Vienna

The best time to visit Vienna is April, May and September, the months with an average high between 17°C and 26°C and the fewest rainy days.

The answer takes the months whose average daily high is between 17°C and 26°C, ranked by fewest rainy days, from GeoSphere Austria averages for 1991 to 2020 at the Wien Innere Stadt (5925) station. Event counts are not part of the rule.

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  • Warmest month: July, with an average high of 27°C (80°F).
  • Coolest month: January, with an average high of 4°C (40°F).
  • Driest month: February, with about 6 rainy days.
  • Wettest month: May, with about 9 rainy days.

Month by month

The event counts are what the calendar lists so far. Months further ahead fill in as organisers announce their dates, so a small number in a far month means not announced yet, not a quiet month.

November 2026

Average high 10°C (49°F), low 5°C (41°F), 43 mm of rain on about 7 days.

706 events listed so far, including Eistraum am Christkindlmarkt (13 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027), Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz (13 Nov to 26 Dec) and 39. Altwiener Christkindlmarkt (14 Nov to 23 Dec). See November 2026

November is when the Advent markets open. Stephansplatz, Meidlinger Hauptstraße and Favoritenstraße start on 6 November, the Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz on 13 November, and Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz on 20 November. More in Neighbourhood guides.

December 2026

Average high 5°C (40°F), low 1°C (33°F), 40 mm of rain on about 8 days.

539 events listed so far, including New Year's Eve Gala at Vienna City Hall (31 Dec), Iza Tarasewicz: Moving Cause (4 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027) and Beaux Mendes: White Forest (4 Dec 2026 to 28 Feb 2027). See December 2026

December is Advent market season. The Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz closes on 24 December, the Schönbrunn market runs to 6 January, and SK Rapid play at home on 5 and 12 December. More in Neighbourhood guides.

January 2027

Average high 4°C (40°F), low 0°C (32°F), 38 mm of rain on about 8 days.

210 events listed so far, including Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 2027 (1 Jan 2027), 68. Wiener Kaffeesiederball (22 Jan 2027) and Wiener Eistraum (22 Jan to 7 Mar 2027). See January 2027

January opens with the Wiener Philharmoniker's Neujahrskonzert on 1 January 2027. The Wiener Eistraum on the Rathausplatz runs from 22 January to 7 March, the 68th Wiener Kaffeesiederball is on 22 January, and the Vienna Capitals play at home on 1 and 6 January. More in Neighbourhood guides.

February 2027

Average high 7°C (45°F), low 1°C (34°F), 34 mm of rain on about 6 days.

103 events listed so far, including 69. Wiener Opernball (4 Feb 2027), Rudolfina-Redoute 2027 (8 Feb 2027) and Vienna Capitals vs Milano Hockey Club (6 Feb 2027). See February 2027

February is the ball month in the listings. The 69th Wiener Opernball is on 4 February 2027, the Rudolfina-Redoute on 8 February, and the Vienna Capitals play on 6 and 7 February. The Eistraum runs on until 7 March. More in Neighbourhood guides.

March 2027

Average high 11°C (52°F), low 4°C (39°F), 46 mm of rain on about 8 days.

73 events listed so far, including La traviata (11 Mar 2027), Wiener Eistraum (22 Jan to 7 Mar 2027) and Kleopatra und Rom: Tatort Ephesos (20 Oct 2026 to 29 Mar 2027). See March 2027

March in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

April 2027

Average high 17°C (63°F), low 9°C (47°F), 40 mm of rain on about 6 days.

60 events listed so far, including Arnulf Rainer (12 Nov 2026 to 25 Apr 2027). See April 2027

April in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

May 2027

Average high 21°C (70°F), low 12°C (54°F), 78 mm of rain on about 9 days.

34 events listed so far. See May 2027

May in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

June 2027

Average high 26°C (78°F), low 16°C (62°F), 82 mm of rain on about 9 days.

20 events listed so far. See June 2027

June in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

July 2027

Average high 27°C (80°F), low 18°C (64°F), 80 mm of rain on about 9 days.

17 events listed so far. See July 2027

July in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

August 2027

Average high 27°C (80°F), low 18°C (64°F), 74 mm of rain on about 8 days.

17 events listed so far. See August 2027

August in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

September 2027

Average high 22°C (71°F), low 14°C (57°F), 67 mm of rain on about 7 days.

17 events listed so far. See September 2027

September in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

October 2027

Average high 15°C (59°F), low 9°C (48°F), 48 mm of rain on about 7 days.

17 events listed so far. See October 2027

October in Vienna. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.

Big dates through the year

The best-known event of each month that has one on the calendar so far:

  • November: Eistraum am Christkindlmarkt (13 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027)
  • December: New Year's Eve Gala at Vienna City Hall (31 Dec)
  • January: Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 2027 (1 Jan 2027)
  • February: 69. Wiener Opernball (4 Feb 2027)
  • March: Wiener Eistraum (22 Jan to 7 Mar 2027)

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Vienna?

The best time to visit Vienna is April, May and September, the months with an average high between 17°C and 26°C and the fewest rainy days. The answer takes the months whose average daily high is between 17°C and 26°C, ranked by fewest rainy days, from GeoSphere Austria averages for 1991 to 2020 at the Wien Innere Stadt (5925) station. Event counts are not part of the rule.

What are the warmest and coolest months in Vienna?

Warmest month: July, with an average high of 27°C (80°F). Coolest month: January, with an average high of 4°C (40°F).

When does it rain most in Vienna?

Wettest month: May, with about 9 rainy days. Driest month: February, with about 6 rainy days.

Weather averages from GeoSphere Austria, 1991 to 2020, Wien Innere Stadt (5925) station (rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain).