Vienna, Austria

Vienna - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• May and June
  Temperatures are comfortable, daylight sightseeing hours are long, and the summer tourist mobs have yet to arrive.


• September and October
  From about mid-September onwards, the air is refreshingly cool and tourist crowds become manageable.

Least desirable times

• December to February
  It is truly cold (think freezing daytime temperatures). And snowfalls could hamper your sightseeing outings.
  However, despite the cold, snowy weather, there is one short winter time that's extra special: Christmas and New Year's (see #3).


• July and August
  Vienna swarms with tourists, so expect high prices, long lines, and hard-to-get concert tickets and hotel reservations.

More insights

• Festivals and concerts
  Vienna is famous for them. They take place the year round, so you are almost gauranteed that something will be going on during your visit.


• Christmas Mart and New Year's Concert
  Noted Christmas marts thrive in several locations. Homes and shops are decorated with colorful Christmas lights. Vienna wraps up its year with its internationally renowned New Year's concert. These and other allures bring visitors galore, so book your hotel room months in advance.