December · Austria
Best time to visit Vienna in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vienna in December
Average temperature 1°C, 52 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Vienna scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Imperial cafés, concert halls, and palatial gardens reveal Vienna at its most graceful from May through September.
December in Vienna — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Vienna — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vienna in December?
- In December, Vienna averages 1°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Vienna?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vienna in December?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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