Vienna · Austria
August
Warmest month — outdoor film festival ends, Viennese head to the Alps.
Strong option
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Vienna — see the full ranking below.
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High
25.9°C
Low
16.3°C
Rain
63mm
Sun
9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Vienna
Weather
Excellent
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in August
- ↑Hottest and sunniest month: 26°C, reliably good for outdoor everything
- ↑Some Viennese leave for holidays — paradoxically certain local spots are quieter
- ↑Danube Island at its busiest and most social
What you sacrifice
- ↓Tourist volume at peak: budget 45 minutes minimum for Schönbrunn gardens
- ↓Many Viennese residents on holiday — some neighbourhood restaurants and shops closed
- ↓Heat can make underground metro stations uncomfortably warm
How August compares to September (best month)
| Factor | August | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 9 |
| Value | 4 | 5 |
| Crowds | 3 | 5 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Vienna, not across destinations. Methodology →