The best time to visit Austria
The best time to visit Austria for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 66/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. May is a quieter shoulder-season alternative with still-reliable sun.
Austria by month, averaged across 4 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 1° / 34°F | 62 mm | Poor |
| February | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 53 mm | Poor |
| March | 4 | 8° / 46°F | 62 mm | Poor |
| April | 38 | 14° / 57°F | 61 mm | Mixed |
| May | 57 | 18° / 64°F | 112 mm | Very good |
| June | 66 | 22° / 72°F | 128 mm | Very good |
| July | 68 | 25° / 77°F | 124 mm | Very good |
| August | 68 | 24° / 75°F | 129 mm | Very good |
| September | 63 | 19° / 66°F | 99 mm | Very good |
| October | 36 | 14° / 57°F | 73 mm | Mixed |
| November | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 60 mm | Poor |
| December | 0 | 2° / 36°F | 59 mm | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Austria's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 66/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~25°C / 77°F. Wettest: August (129 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Vienna (2,048 h/yr), Innsbruck (2,048 h/yr), Graz (1,752 h/yr). See every Austria destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.