Best time to visit
Best time to visit Austria
Our pick: May and SeptemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Busy and pricier: Dec–Feb, Jun–Aug. Quiet: Nov.
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Austria is a winter favourite, with skiing from December to April and Christmas markets in Vienna and Salzburg. Summer brings lake swimming, hiking and the Salzburg Festival.
Month by month in Vienna
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- J21°
- A20°
- S15°
- O10°
- N4°
- D0°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Many ski resorts are busiest in February half-term.
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Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
April to June and September to October for pleasant weather, or December for the Christmas markets.
What is the warmest month in Vienna?
July, averaging 21°C. The coolest is January, at -2°C.
When is peak season in Austria?
Dec–Feb, Jun–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar–May, Sep–Oct.