August in Vienna averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 14 h 18 min of daylight.
August weather in Vienna at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. August is usually high season in Vienna: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Maria Himmelfahrt) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Vienna in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Naschmarkt — Saturday flea market too outdoors
- Schönbrunn Palace — and the gardens indoors
- St Stephen's Cathedral — climb the south tower indoors
- Kunsthistorisches Museum — Bruegel room indoors
- Belvedere — Klimt's The Kiss indoors
- Coffee houses — Café Central, Sperl or Prückel indoors
Where to stay: Innere Stadt for sights; Neubau or Mariahilf for cafés and value.
What to pack for Vienna in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Vienna costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–320 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Vienna: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 28° / 18° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Prague | 26° / 16° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Krakow | 26° / 15° | 9 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Vienna?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and about 7 rainy days. August is usually high season in Vienna: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Vienna in August?
Average highs are 27 °C (81 °F) and lows 17 °C (63 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in August?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 61 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Vienna.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.