Vienna in November
Christmas markets and early dark
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a below-average month in Vienna.
November is a good bridge month: the first Christmas markets open in the second half, and the music and opera calendar is in full swing. Pre-Advent weeks are quieter and cheaper.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–10°C
- Cold, damp and often grey, with early evenings.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Christmas markets start and concert season is in full swing.
–Cold and grey; market weekends are busy.
My tip for November
Visit the markets on weekday evenings for smaller crowds.
- Christmas markets
- Opera
- Coffeehouses
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Vienna, 9th for weather, 8th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Vienna in November
- Christmas markets
- Markets are at their best and busiest on weekends; visit on weekday evenings for smaller crowds.
Mid-November to late December
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Weather
Weather in Vienna in November
In November Vienna averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with about 43 mm of rain or snow over 7 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
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Average low
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Vienna in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Vienna?
- November is a below-average month in Vienna. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Vienna overall (9 for weather, 8 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Christmas markets start and concert season is in full swing. The main downside: Cold and grey; market weekends are busy.
- What is the weather like in Vienna in November?
- Average highs are around 10°C and lows around 5°C. Expect about 43 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Cold, damp and often grey, with early evenings. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Vienna crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Vienna in November?
- 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 (November ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Still going to Vienna in November?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold and grey; market weekends are busy.
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