Best time to visit Austria

The climate in Austria through the year

When to go

Austria scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in September, with an average of 70 out of 100 in September across the 6 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in September are around 21°C throughout the country. April–August and October are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (25), with daytime highs around 5°C.

Where in the country

In September, the highest scores are in Vienna (77), Graz (72) and Linz (71). Every destination has its best month in September.

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Vienna is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 16°C) and Salzburg the coolest (15°C). Klagenfurt gets the most precipitation, about 1,600 mm a year, and Vienna the least, about 630 mm. The highest-lying is Hintertux Glacier at about 2,450 m.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Austria averages 65 or more in these months:

• City break: April and September–October. Best in September: Vienna (77), Graz (72) and Linz (71)
• Hiking: September. Best in September: Vienna (75), Graz (69) and Linz (67)
• Skiing: January and February. Deepest snow in February: Grossglockner Resort (about 120 cm), Mölltaler Gletscher (about 110 cm) and Zettersfeld (about 110 cm)