Vienna in August
Warm and slightly quieter in town
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Vienna — with trade-offs.
August is similar to July, with a slightly slower pace in the city centre. Some theatres and smaller venues take a summer break, but the main museums and sights stay open.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–27°C
- Warm to hot and humid, with occasional storms.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm evenings and a calmer city as locals take holidays.
–Hot spells and some venues close for summer.
My tip for August
Pair a morning in town with an afternoon swim or a Wachau valley day trip.
- Museums
- Open-air film
- Day trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Vienna, 4th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Vienna in August
- Summer heat
- Afternoons can be hot, and some smaller venues close for the summer break.
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Weather
Weather in Vienna in August
In August Vienna averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 74 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C); the wettest month is June.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Vienna in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
- August is a reasonable month in Vienna — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Vienna overall (4 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Warm evenings and a calmer city as locals take holidays. The main downside: Hot spells and some venues close for summer.
- What is the weather like in Vienna in August?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 74 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm to hot and humid, with occasional storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Vienna crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Vienna in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Vienna?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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Warm evenings and a calmer city as locals take holidays.
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