Austria Travel Weather

April - May

The spring months are generally warm with plenty of sunshine. The temperature fluctuates between 15°C and 25°C, slightly cooler in mountainous areas. The weather can be capricious, with cloudy skies, brief rainfall and thunderstorms possible. City sightseeing is possible at any time of the year, however, the spring season has its own charms. There is no heat and the tourist season is not yet fully open, so you can count on a more intimate vacation without a flurry of tourists, especially in Vienna and Salzburg.

The period from May to September is an ideal time for mountain hikers. The Austrian Alps, from the picturesque lakeside resorts of Carinthia and the landscapes of the Tyrol to the verdant Styria, are perfect for hiking. There is a year-round ski season on the Hintertux and Dachstein glaciers.

June - August

During the summer months, days are warm and sunny. Apart from the mountain areas, where it is much cooler, the temperature throughout the country oscillates between 23°C and 30°C. Summer is the best time to explore all regions of Austria and all forms of active recreation. A real paradise for those who enjoy hiking, mountain climbing and lovers of all kinds of sports.

Alpine lakes (including those of Carinthia and Burgenland) with well-organized tourist infrastructure attract water sports enthusiasts. The lakes are not only crystal clear, but also warm, with water temperatures often exceeding 25ºC in summer. The Millstätter See lake with its sandy beaches is worth a visit, as well as hiking or biking on the scenic Millstätter See Alpine Trail surrounding the lake.

Austria is a country where winter sports can be enjoyed year-round, including summer. Year-round ski resorts on the Hintertux and Dachstein glaciers provide very good conditions for skiing enthusiasts.

September - October

September is a month when still warm and sunny days encourage visitors to Austria. True, there may be some fleeting rainfall, but it is not so heavy as to significantly hamper a visit. Temperatures reaching above 20°C create comfortable conditions for sightseeing and touring. Nature taking on autumn colors makes hiking and mountain climbing more pleasant.

From October onward, there is a gradual cooling and the cloudiness and number of rainy days increase. The ski season is underway on the glaciers.

From mid-August to the end of November, the wine trail in Lower Austria is worth seeing. It connects the country's largest areas famous for wine growing: Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, Wagram, Weinviertel, Carnuntum and Thermenregion Wienerwald. Wine harvest events are also held during this time.

November - March

The cold and snowy Austrian winter encourages to come especially lovers of all winter sports. Magnificent slopes, snow-covered trails and a well-developed tourist infrastructure provide a true paradise for lovers of skiing. Kilometers of perfectly prepared ski slopes and comfortable lifts mean that both amateurs and professionals will find a place for themselves. In December in particular, the ski resorts experience a real siege (the Christmas and New Year period). On the Hintertux and Dachstein glaciers, the season lasts all year round.

The winter months are not a good time for sightseeing in the cities and organizing round trips around the country. Hiking and climbing in the higher elevations can also be significantly hampered or impossible, mainly due to frequent snowfall and freezing temperatures.