Best time to visit, weather and climate Austria
Best time to visit Austria
The best time to visit Austria is from june until august, when you will have a pleasant temperature and limited till little rainfall. The highest average temperature in Austria is 22°C in july and the lowest is 0°C in january. The weather and climate of Austria is suitable for a winter sports.
Austria has the continental climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in Austria or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find an overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Climate West Austria per month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 16°C | 20°C | 22°C | 22°C | 17°C | 12°C | 7°C | 2°C |
| 34 mm |
25 mm |
18 mm |
12 mm |
42 mm |
66 mm |
65 mm |
41 mm |
27 mm |
26 mm |
19 mm |
22 mm |
Climate data from: Tirol
Climate North Austria per month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 4°C | 10°C | 16°C | 20°C | 23°C | 26°C | 26°C | 21°C | 14°C | 9°C | 4°C |
| 25 mm |
19 mm |
20 mm |
16 mm |
35 mm |
39 mm |
32 mm |
22 mm |
29 mm |
26 mm |
20 mm |
27 mm |
Climate data from: Vienna
Climate South Austria per month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 16°C | 20°C | 23°C | 23°C | 17°C | 12°C | 7°C | 2°C |
| 28 mm |
43 mm |
31 mm |
31 mm |
48 mm |
51 mm |
41 mm |
45 mm |
50 mm |
36 mm |
47 mm |
23 mm |
Climate data from: Klagenfurt
Climate Austria
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Climate West Austria
West Austria has the continental climate prevailing. It is warm in the summer and cold in the winter. The average annual temperature for West Austria is 12° degrees and there is about 399 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 213 days a year with an average humidity of 83% and an UV-index of 3.
| Day |
| Night |
| Precip |
| Rain days |
| Snow days |
| Dry days |
| Sun hours per day |
| Wind force in Bft |
| UV-index |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 0°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 16°C | 20°C | 22°C | 22°C | 17°C | 12°C | 7°C | 2°C |
| Night | -6°C | -5°C | -1°C | 3°C | 7°C | 10°C | 12°C | 12°C | 8°C | 4°C | 1°C | -4°C |
| Precip | 34 mm |
25 mm |
18 mm |
12 mm |
42 mm |
66 mm |
65 mm |
41 mm |
27 mm |
26 mm |
19 mm |
22 mm |
| Rain days |
6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Snow days |
16 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Dry days |
9 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 15 |
| Sun hours per day |
4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Wind force in Bft |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UV-index | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Climate data from: Tirol
Weather West Austria january
On average, it is maximum 0° in january in West Austria and at least around -6° degrees. In january there are 6 days of rainfall with a total of 34 mm. The it will be dry 9 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 16 days in january.
Weather West Austria february
On average, it is maximum 1° in february in West Austria and at least around -5° degrees. In february there are 3 days of rainfall with a total of 25 mm. The it will be dry 13 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 12 days in february.
Weather West Austria march
On average, it is maximum 7° in march in West Austria and at least around -1° degrees. In march there are 6 days of rainfall with a total of 18 mm. The it will be dry 18 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 7 days in march.
Weather West Austria april
On average, it is maximum 13° in april in West Austria and at least around 3° degrees. In april there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 12 mm. The it will be dry 19 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 3 days in april.
Weather West Austria may
On average, it is maximum 16° in may in West Austria and at least around 7° degrees. In may there are 15 days of rainfall with a total of 42 mm. The it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 1 day in may.
Weather West Austria june
On average, it is maximum 20° in june in West Austria and at least around 10° degrees. In june there are 18 days of rainfall with a total of 66 mm and the it will be dry 12 days this month in Austria.
Weather West Austria july
On average, it is maximum 22° in july in West Austria and at least around 12° degrees. In july there are 18 days of rainfall with a total of 65 mm and the it will be dry 13 days this month in Austria.
Weather West Austria august
On average, it is maximum 22° in august in West Austria and at least around 12° degrees. In august there are 11 days of rainfall with a total of 41 mm and the it will be dry 20 days this month in Austria.
Weather West Austria september
On average, it is maximum 17° in september in West Austria and at least around 8° degrees. In september there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 27 mm and the it will be dry 22 days this month in Austria.
Weather West Austria october
On average, it is maximum 12° in october in West Austria and at least around 4° degrees. In october there are 7 days of rainfall with a total of 26 mm. The it will be dry 22 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 2 days in october.
Weather West Austria november
On average, it is maximum 7° in november in West Austria and at least around 1° degrees. In november there are 2 days of rainfall with a total of 19 mm. The it will be dry 24 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 4 days in november.
Weather West Austria december
On average, it is maximum 2° in december in West Austria and at least around -4° degrees. In december there are 5 days of rainfall with a total of 22 mm. The it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 11 days in december.
Climate North Austria
North Austria has the continental climate prevailing. It is warm in the summer and cold in the winter. The average annual temperature for North Austria is 15° degrees and there is about 310 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 196 days a year with an average humidity of 75% and an UV-index of 4.
| Day |
| Night |
| Precip |
| Rain days |
| Snow days |
| Dry days |
| Sun hours per day |
| Wind force in Bft |
| UV-index |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 2°C | 4°C | 10°C | 16°C | 20°C | 23°C | 26°C | 26°C | 21°C | 14°C | 9°C | 4°C |
| Night | -3°C | -2°C | 2°C | 6°C | 9°C | 12°C | 15°C | 15°C | 12°C | 7°C | 3°C | -1°C |
| Precip | 25 mm |
19 mm |
20 mm |
16 mm |
35 mm |
39 mm |
32 mm |
22 mm |
29 mm |
26 mm |
20 mm |
27 mm |
| Rain days |
8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Snow days |
8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Dry days |
15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| Sun hours per day |
4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Wind force in Bft |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| UV-index | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Climate data from: Vienna
Weather North Austria january
On average, it is maximum 2° in january in North Austria and at least around -3° degrees. In january there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 25 mm. The it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 8 days in january.
Weather North Austria february
On average, it is maximum 4° in february in North Austria and at least around -2° degrees. In february there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 19 mm. The it will be dry 14 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 6 days in february.
Weather North Austria march
On average, it is maximum 10° in march in North Austria and at least around 2° degrees. In march there are 11 days of rainfall with a total of 20 mm. The it will be dry 17 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 3 days in march.
Weather North Austria april
On average, it is maximum 16° in april in North Austria and at least around 6° degrees. In april there are 11 days of rainfall with a total of 16 mm and the it will be dry 19 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria may
On average, it is maximum 20° in may in North Austria and at least around 9° degrees. In may there are 16 days of rainfall with a total of 35 mm and the it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria june
On average, it is maximum 23° in june in North Austria and at least around 12° degrees. In june there are 15 days of rainfall with a total of 39 mm and the it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria july
On average, it is maximum 26° in july in North Austria and at least around 15° degrees. In july there are 13 days of rainfall with a total of 32 mm and the it will be dry 18 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria august
On average, it is maximum 26° in august in North Austria and at least around 15° degrees. In august there are 9 days of rainfall with a total of 22 mm and the it will be dry 22 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria september
On average, it is maximum 21° in september in North Austria and at least around 12° degrees. In september there are 11 days of rainfall with a total of 29 mm and the it will be dry 19 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria october
On average, it is maximum 14° in october in North Austria and at least around 7° degrees. In october there are 9 days of rainfall with a total of 26 mm and the it will be dry 22 days this month in Austria.
Weather North Austria november
On average, it is maximum 9° in november in North Austria and at least around 3° degrees. In november there are 9 days of rainfall with a total of 20 mm. The it will be dry 19 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 2 days in november.
Weather North Austria december
On average, it is maximum 4° in december in North Austria and at least around -1° degrees. In december there are 9 days of rainfall with a total of 27 mm. The it will be dry 17 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 5 days in december.
Climate South Austria
South Austria has the continental climate prevailing. It is warm in the summer and cold in the winter. The average annual temperature for South Austria is 12° degrees and there is about 472 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 175 days a year with an average humidity of 82% and an UV-index of 3.
| Day |
| Night |
| Precip |
| Rain days |
| Snow days |
| Dry days |
| Sun hours per day |
| Wind force in Bft |
| UV-index |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 0°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 16°C | 20°C | 23°C | 23°C | 17°C | 12°C | 7°C | 2°C |
| Night | -6°C | -6°C | -2°C | 2°C | 5°C | 8°C | 10°C | 10°C | 7°C | 3°C | 1°C | -5°C |
| Precip | 28 mm |
43 mm |
31 mm |
31 mm |
48 mm |
51 mm |
41 mm |
45 mm |
50 mm |
36 mm |
47 mm |
23 mm |
| Rain days |
8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 7 |
| Snow days |
8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Dry days |
15 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 19 |
| Sun hours per day |
5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Wind force in Bft |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UV-index | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Climate data from: Klagenfurt
Weather South Austria january
On average, it is maximum 0° in january in South Austria and at least around -6° degrees. In january there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 28 mm. The it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 8 days in january.
Weather South Austria february
On average, it is maximum 1° in february in South Austria and at least around -6° degrees. In february there are 8 days of rainfall with a total of 43 mm. The it will be dry 10 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 10 days in february.
Weather South Austria march
On average, it is maximum 7° in march in South Austria and at least around -2° degrees. In march there are 11 days of rainfall with a total of 31 mm. The it will be dry 16 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 4 days in march.
Weather South Austria april
On average, it is maximum 13° in april in South Austria and at least around 2° degrees. In april there are 14 days of rainfall with a total of 31 mm. The it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 1 day in april.
Weather South Austria may
On average, it is maximum 16° in may in South Austria and at least around 5° degrees. In may there are 17 days of rainfall with a total of 48 mm and the it will be dry 14 days this month in Austria.
Weather South Austria june
On average, it is maximum 20° in june in South Austria and at least around 8° degrees. In june there are 15 days of rainfall with a total of 51 mm and the it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria.
Weather South Austria july
On average, it is maximum 23° in july in South Austria and at least around 10° degrees. In july there are 16 days of rainfall with a total of 41 mm and the it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria.
Weather South Austria august
On average, it is maximum 23° in august in South Austria and at least around 10° degrees. In august there are 12 days of rainfall with a total of 45 mm and the it will be dry 19 days this month in Austria.
Weather South Austria september
On average, it is maximum 17° in september in South Austria and at least around 7° degrees. In september there are 12 days of rainfall with a total of 50 mm and the it will be dry 18 days this month in Austria.
Weather South Austria october
On average, it is maximum 12° in october in South Austria and at least around 3° degrees. In october there are 10 days of rainfall with a total of 36 mm and the it will be dry 21 days this month in Austria.
Weather South Austria november
On average, it is maximum 7° in november in South Austria and at least around 1° degrees. In november there are 13 days of rainfall with a total of 47 mm. The it will be dry 15 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 2 days in november.
Weather South Austria december
On average, it is maximum 2° in december in South Austria and at least around -5° degrees. In december there are 7 days of rainfall with a total of 23 mm. The it will be dry 19 days this month in Austria and on average, it snows 5 days in december.
14 day weather forecast Austria
The weather for Wenen in Austria will be ° degrees in the next 14 days and it stays dry every day.
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About Austria
Austria is in the continental part Europe and the capital is Vienna. The total surface is 83.858 km² and the population consists of 8.830.487 inhabitants. In terms of area, the country is 15x smaller than New Zealand. If you want to call Austria you have to use +43 or 0043 before the phone number without the first 0 in the original phone number (if it occurs). If the normal number is 05012457809, for example, you can remove the first 0 and call +435012457809 or 00435012457809.
Austria is in a straight line at 9.064 km distance from Cape Town. From Cape Town International Airport the flight time is about 12 hours35. If you are going to drive here by car, then the route is 13472 km from Cape Town to the capital city Vienna and you are about 178 hours and 30 minutes on your way without stops and delay..
Lakes Austria
Ski areas Austria
- Alberschwende
- Almenwelt Lofer
- Alpenarena Hochhäderich
- Ankogel
- Axamer Lizum
- Bad Kleinkirchheim
- Bergeralm
- Bödele - Schwarzenberg
- Brandnertal
- Dachstein-West
- Damüls - Mellau
- Die Tauplitz
- Diedamskopf
- Fanningberg
- Fendels
- Feuerkogel
- Fontanella - Faschina
- Fügen - Spieljoch
- Gaissau Hintersee
- Gastein
- Gerlitzen
- Glungezer
- Goldeck
- Golm
- Golzentipp Obertilliach
- Grebenzen
- Großglockner Heiligenblut
- Großglockner Resort Kals - Matrei
- Grosseck Speiereck
- Heidi Alm
- Hinterstoder Höss
- Hintertuxer Gletscher
- Hoch-Imst
- Hochficht
- Hochkar
- Hochkönig
- Hochkössen
- Hochoetz
- Hochzeiger
- Hochzillertal - Hochfügen
- Innerkrems - Kremsbrücke
- Jungholz
- Kappl
- Karkogel - Abtenau
- Kartitsch
- Kasberg - Grünau
- Katschberg
- Kaunertaler Gletscher
- Kitzbühel - Kirchberg
- Kitzsteinhorn - Maiskogel
- Kleinwalsertal
- Kreischberg
- Krippenstein - Obertraun
- Kristberg
- Kühtai
- Lachtal
- Laterns - Gapfohl
- Lienzer Bergbahnen
- Loser - Altaussee
- Mölltaler Gletscher
- Montafon
- Muttereralm
- Nassfeld
- Niedere Andelsbuch-Bezau
- Nordkette
- Obergurgl - Hochgurgl
- Obertauern
- Patscherkofel - Innsbruck Igls
- Pillersee Buchensteinwand
- Pitztaler Gletscher
- Planneralm - Donnersbach
- Präbichl
- Rangger Köpfl
- Raurisertal Hochalmbahnen
- Reuttener Seilbahnen Höfen
- Riesneralm
- Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
- Salzburger Sportwelt
- Sankt Johann in Tirol - Oberndorf
- Schafberg Gargellen
- Schetteregg
- Schladming - Dachstein
- Schmitten - Zell am See
- See
- Seefeld - Leutasch
- Serfaus - Fiss - Ladis
- Sillian Hochpustertal
- Silvapark Galtür
- Silvretta Arena Ischgl - Samnaun
- Silvretta Bielerhöhe
- Silvretta Montafon
- Ski Arlberg
- Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
- Skiparadies Reschenpass
- Skischaukel Dorfgastein Großarltal
- SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
- Skizentrum St. Jakob im Defereggental
- Sölden - Ötztal Arena
- Sonnenkopf
- Sonntag - Stein
- Stubaier Gletscher
- Stubaital
- Stuhleck
- Tannheimer Tal
- Turracher Höhe
- Venet
- Vent
- Warth - Schröcken
- Weißsee Gletscherwelt
- Werfenweng
- Wildkogel Arena
- Winklmoosalm - Steinplatte
- Winterpark Postalm
- Wurzeralm
- Zahmer Kaiser
- Zillertal 3000
- Zillertal Arena
- Zugspitz Arena
Places near Austria
Flight tickets to Austria
Austria has 5 airports which you can fly to:
- Vienna International Airport
Vienna - Linz Hörsching Airport
Linz - Graz Airport
Graz - Salzburg Airport
Salzburg - Innsbruck Airport
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Currency Austria
In Austria the Euro is used to pay.
Exchange rate Euro (EUR) 19 june 2021
1 Euro = 18,32 South African rand
100 Euro = 1.832,19 South African rand
1 South African rand = 0,05 Euro
100 South African rand = 5,46 Euro
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Time difference Austria
In Austria it is now 02:24 o’clock at night on saturday 19 june 2021. That is equal to the time in New Zealand. The time zone of Austria is Europe/Vienna and the Greenwich time is UTC+02.