Monthly climate guide
Vienna weather in August
Expect warm weather in Vienna in August: afternoons reach about 27°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 15°C (59°F). Around 76 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 6°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 53%.
- Good walking weather for combining St. Stephen's Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace in one day.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 5°C lower by September.
- Vienna is usually about 3°C warmer than Linz, 150 km away, in August.
August is typically Vienna's warmest month.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
76 mm
some rain
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
53%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Vienna weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | -3°C / 26°F | 42 mm | 89% | 81% |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | -3°C / 26°F | 39 mm | 85% | 75% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 32°F | 35 mm | 78% | 63% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 40°F | 39 mm | 71% | 59% |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 97 mm | 71% | 64% |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 85 mm | 66% | 62% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 89 mm | 63% | 60% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 76 mm | 63% | 53% |
| September | 21°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 80 mm | 70% | 60% |
| October | 15°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 62 mm | 80% | 68% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 35°F | 42 mm | 88% | 75% |
| December | 4°C / 40°F | -2°C / 29°F | 40 mm | 89% | 80% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
Our Vienna guide recommends: April to June or September to October, or December for the Christmas markets.
Sit down at a traditional Viennese coffee house (Café Central, Café Sacher) rather than grabbing coffee to go — it's a genuine part of the culture, not just a tourist stop.
Best time to visit Vienna →Other Austria cities in August
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Vienna in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Vienna, with highs around 27°C and about 76 mm of rain.
How warm is Vienna in August?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in August?
Vienna typically gets around 76 mm of rain in August — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
April to June or September to October, or December for the Christmas markets.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Vienna (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.