Vienna November — grey autumn morning near the Kunsthistorisches

Vienna · Austria

November

Pre-Christmas quiet — good cultural access, bad weather, budget prices.

Strong option

#10 of 12 months

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Climate

High

7.8°C

Low

2.5°C

Rain

42mm

Sun

2.5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Vienna

Weather
Below average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in November

  • Budget hotels before the Christmas market season spikes prices in December
  • Vienna Philharmonic fully operational with excellent availability
  • Konditorei (coffee house) culture at its most authentic — locals fill the seats

What you sacrifice

  • Very little sunshine (2.5 hours daily): predominantly grey and cold
  • Cold enough to require full winter clothing
  • Outdoor Vienna suspended until the Christmas markets arrive

How November compares to September (best month)

FactorNovemberSeptember
Weather
3
9
Value
8
5
Crowds
8
5

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Vienna, not across destinations. Methodology →