When is the best time to visit Austria?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Alpbach: January & December; Bad Gastein: February & January; Graz: August & June; Hallstatt: July & October; Innsbruck: January & December; Ischgl: March & February.

Which month is best overall in Austria?

Averaged across our 22 destinations in Austria, the strongest months are June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Austria does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 22 destinations in Austria: Alpbach, Bad Gastein, Graz, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, Klagenfurt, Lech, Linz, +12 more.

How are the Austria travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Austria: Weather by Month

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About Austria

Austria spans the Eastern Alps meeting Danube plains. Timing matters: summer hiking and winter ski seasons offer classic windows for more reliable weather. Open city pages such as Vienna and Salzburg for month-by-month climate scores.

Did you know?

Austria is one of Europe's most mountainous countries: the Alps and their foothills cover about two-thirds of its territory.
Viennese coffee house culture is recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, with a tradition of lingering over a single cup.
Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, founded in 1752, is the oldest zoo in the world still in operation.

Weather

Austria: weather by month

Warmest month: July (16°C). Wettest: July (166 mm). Best overall score: June (8.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	-2°C	93 mm	14	4.0/10
February	0°C	85 mm	16	4.9/10
March	2°C	89 mm	23	6.0/10
April	5°C	110 mm	20	6.0/10
May	9°C	160 mm	23	6.1/10
June	16°C	109 mm	27	8.0/10
July	16°C	166 mm	28	7.1/10
August	16°C	147 mm	26	7.2/10
September	12°C	138 mm	24	6.7/10
October	8°C	85 mm	22	6.8/10
November	2°C	95 mm	16	4.8/10
December	-1°C	94 mm	14	4.1/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are June, August, July: June peaks at 8.0/10, while January drops to 4.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 16°C and 109 mm of rain shape a typical June here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in October; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (6.8/10).

Things to do in Austria

Austria. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Austria?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Alpbach: January & December; Bad Gastein: February & January; Graz: August & June; Hallstatt: July & October; Innsbruck: January & December; Ischgl: March & February.
Which month is best overall in Austria?: Averaged across our 22 destinations in Austria, the strongest months are June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Austria does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 22 destinations in Austria: Alpbach, Bad Gastein, Graz, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, Klagenfurt, Lech, Linz, +12 more.
How are the Austria travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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