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 68/100 with daytime highs around 25°C / 77°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 | 3° / 37°F | 62 mm | Poor |
| February | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 53 mm | Poor |
| March | 12 | 10° / 50°F | 62 mm | Poor |
| April | 51 | 16° / 61°F | 61 mm | Good |
| May | 67 | 20° / 68°F | 112 mm | Very good |
| June | 68 | 24° / 75°F | 128 mm | Very good |
| July | 68 | 27° / 81°F | 124 mm | Very good |
| August | 67 | 26° / 79°F | 129 mm | Very good |
| September | 70 | 21° / 70°F | 99 mm | Excellent |
| October | 48 | 16° / 61°F | 73 mm | Good |
| November | 7 | 9° / 48°F | 60 mm | Poor |
| December | 0 | 4° / 39°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 68/100, ~25°C / 77°F days). Shoulder season: May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~27°C / 81°F. Wettest: August (129 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Graz (1,953 h/yr), Innsbruck (1,905 h/yr), Vienna (1,794 h/yr). See every Austria destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.