Vienna in September
Warm days, wine and the best balance
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Vienna.
September is one of the strongest months for Vienna. Summer crowds ease, temperatures are comfortable and the wine taverns serve the first young wine, Sturm.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–22°C
- Mild to warm, with clear days and cooler mornings.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm, settled weather and the start of the wine season.
–Autumn conferences can lift hotel rates.
My tip for September
Try Sturm in a Heuriger on the city edge, and book dinner on weekends.
- Wine taverns
- Walking
- Museums
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Vienna, 1st for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
See all twelve months for ViennaAlso good in September
Weather
Weather in Vienna in September
In September Vienna averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 67 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
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Vienna in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Vienna?
- September is the best month to visit Vienna. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Vienna overall (1 for weather, 5 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm, settled weather and the start of the wine season. The main downside: Autumn conferences can lift hotel rates.
- What is the weather like in Vienna in September?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 67 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild to warm, with clear days and cooler mornings. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 27°C) and the coolest is January (around 4°C).
- Is Vienna crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Vienna in September?
- 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 (this month). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
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Warm, settled weather and the start of the wine season.
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