Vienna at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 656 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 171 m
Climate in Vienna
Vienna has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Vienna is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Vienna in October?
In October, Vienna is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vienna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 56 min07:12 – 18:08
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Vienna
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Vienna, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Vienna: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Vienna has about 9 rainy days with 47 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 3° | −3° | 3.1 h | 9 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 6° | −2° | 4.4 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 10° | 1° | 5.7 h | 9 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 16° | 6° | 7.2 h | 9 | 46 |
| MayMay | 76 | 20° | 11° | 7.2 h | 12 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 24° | 15° | 8.3 h | 11 | 75 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 26° | 17° | 8.1 h | 12 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 26° | 16° | 7.8 h | 10 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 21° | 12° | 6.1 h | 10 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 15° | 8° | 4.6 h | 9 | 47 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 9° | 3° | 3.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 4° | −1° | 3.0 h | 9 | 38 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Vienna
The best time to visit Vienna is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in June and from August to October. Rain is most frequent in May and in July; the wettest month is July with 80 mm.
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Your best months: June, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Vienna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January3° · 3 h
In January, Vienna is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in January26February6° · 4 h
In February, Vienna is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in February41March10° · 6 h
In March, Vienna is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in March73April16° · 7 h
In April, Vienna is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in April76May20° · 7 h
In May, Vienna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in May82June24° · 8 h
In June, Vienna is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in June80July26° · 8 h
In July, Vienna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in July83August26° · 8 h
In August, Vienna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in August78September21° · 6 h
In September, Vienna is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in September61October15° · 5 h
In October, Vienna is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in October27November9° · 3 h
In November, Vienna is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vienna.
Vienna in November20December4° · 3 h
In December, Vienna is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vienna.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,260 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Vienna
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
The best time to visit Vienna is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vienna?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Vienna?
Rain is most frequent in May and in July; the wettest month is July with 80 mm. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vienna get?
Vienna gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Vienna in?
Vienna uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vienna?
A nonstop flight from London to Vienna takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,260 km.
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