Weather by month for central Austria, the best months to go and how Austria's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Jul
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 19°C to 20°C · 18–19 rain days
Aug, Sep
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 20°C · 14–16 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 0°C to 9°C · 12–16 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -9°C | 16 days (115 mm) | 5.5 h/day | 1.4/10 |
| February | 3°C / -7°C | 12 days (101 mm) | 6.7 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| March | 6°C / -5°C | 15 days (94 mm) | 8.2 h/day | 2.0/10 |
| April | 9°C / -2°C | 15 days (107 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 2.7/10 |
| May | 14°C / 3°C | 20 days (169 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 4.8/10 |
| Best month: June | 19°C / 8°C | 19 days (140 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: July | 20°C / 9°C | 18 days (163 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 20°C / 9°C | 16 days (160 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| September | 16°C / 5°C | 14 days (144 mm) | 8.9 h/day | 6.0/10 |
| October | 12°C / 2°C | 12 days (116 mm) | 7.4 h/day | 4.5/10 |
| November | 6°C / -4°C | 12 days (104 mm) | 6.0 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| December | 2°C / -7°C | 14 days (114 mm) | 5.1 h/day | 1.5/10 |
Figures for central Austria; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
0°C / -9°C · 16 rain days · 5.5 h sun
January is the coldest month, with highs of about 0.2°C and lows near -8.9°C. Expect around 16 rain days, 115 mm of precipitation and only 5.5 sun hours. It scores 1.4, the lowest of the year, so the verdict is avoid. The days are short, cold and often grey.
3°C / -7°C · 12 rain days · 6.7 h sun
February stays cold, with highs of 2.8°C and lows of -7.3°C. It is drier than January, with about 12 rain days and 101 mm of precipitation, and sun rises to 6.7 hours. It still scores only 2.2, so the verdict is avoid.
6°C / -5°C · 15 rain days · 8.2 h sun
March warms a little, to highs of 5.7°C, but nights still fall to about -4.9°C. There are around 15 rain days and 8.2 sun hours. With a score of 2, the verdict is avoid. It is too cold and wet for most trips.
9°C / -2°C · 15 rain days · 9.6 h sun
April brings highs of 9.4°C, but nights can still drop to -2°C. Expect about 15 rain days, 107 mm of rain and 9.6 sun hours. It scores 2.7, so the verdict is still avoid. Weather is mixed, and you should pack for cold nights.
14°C / 3°C · 20 rain days · 9.4 h sun
May is milder, with highs of 13.5°C and lows of 2.5°C. It is also the wettest month, with 20 rain days and 169 mm of rain. It scores 4.8, so the verdict is ok. Come if you can accept frequent showers, and bring a rain jacket.
19°C / 8°C · 19 rain days · 11.5 h sun
June is warm, with highs of 19.1°C and lows of 7.5°C. It has 11.5 sun hours, but rain is still common, with about 19 rain days and 140 mm. It scores 7, and the verdict is good. This is one of the best months to go.
20°C / 9°C · 18 rain days · 11.7 h sun
July has highs of 20.3°C, lows of 9.3°C and 11.7 sun hours, the most of the year. It is also wet, with about 18 rain days and 163 mm of rain. It scores 7, so the verdict is good. Plan some indoor options for rainy days.
20°C / 9°C · 16 rain days · 10.7 h sun
August is the warmest month, with highs of 20.4°C and lows of 9.1°C. Rain days fall to about 16, though totals stay high at 160 mm. Sun averages 10.7 hours. It scores 7, and the verdict is good.
16°C / 5°C · 14 rain days · 8.9 h sun
September cools to highs of 15.7°C and lows of 5°C. There are about 14 rain days, 144 mm of rain and 8.9 sun hours. It scores 6, so the verdict is good. It is a solid choice if you prefer milder days to summer warmth.
12°C / 2°C · 12 rain days · 7.4 h sun
October brings highs of 12.1°C and lows of 1.8°C. It is drier, with about 12 rain days and 116 mm of rain, but sun drops to 7.4 hours. It scores 4.5, so the verdict is ok. Pack warm layers for cold mornings and evenings.
6°C / -4°C · 12 rain days · 6.0 h sun
November has the fewest rain days, about 12, but it is cold, with highs of 5.8°C and lows of -3.7°C. Sun falls to 6 hours. It scores 2.2, so the verdict is avoid. Short, dull days make it a poor time for most visits.
2°C / -7°C · 14 rain days · 5.1 h sun
December is cold, with highs of 1.9°C and lows of -6.9°C. It has the least sun of the year, only 5.1 hours, plus about 14 rain days and 114 mm of precipitation. It scores 1.5, so the verdict is avoid.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June and July are the warmest months for city walks, with highs of 19.1°C and 20.3°C and 11.5 to 11.7 hours of sunshine. Pack an umbrella, though: both months average about 18 rain days.
Hiking & nature
September is the top pick for hiking. It has highs of 15.7°C and 14.2 rain days, fewer than in summer. June gives more sunshine (11.5 hours) but 18.5 rain days. September nights drop to about 5°C.
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FAQ
Yes. July is one of the 2 best months, with a score of 7 out of 10. Daytime highs average 20.3°C and nights 9.3°C. You get about 11.7 hours of sun a day, the most of the year. It is not dry, though. Expect rain on about 18 days and around 163 mm in the month, so pack a rain jacket.
Yes. August scores 7 out of 10, the same as June and July. The average high is 20.4°C, the warmest of the year, and the low is 9.1°C. There are about 10.7 hours of sun a day. Rain falls on about 16 days and totals around 160 mm, a little less often than in July.
Yes, it is still a good month, with a score of 6 out of 10. It is cooler than summer, with highs of 15.7°C and lows of 5°C. Rain days drop to about 14, and sunshine is around 8.9 hours a day. It suits walkers who prefer milder weather to summer warmth.
No. January scores 1.4 out of 10, the lowest of the year, and we rate it a month to avoid. The average high is just 0.2°C and the low is -8.9°C. There are only about 5.5 hours of sun a day, and rain or snow falls on about 16 days. December is almost as poor, with a score of 1.5.
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