February in Vienna averages highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and lows of 0 °C (33 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 10 h 08 min of daylight.
February weather in Vienna at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Vienna?
Tough month: cold and some rain. February is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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 February 2026
- Ball season ends with Carnival event
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 February
With cold days in February, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- 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
- Naschmarkt — Saturday flea market too outdoors
Where to stay: Innere Stadt for sights; Neubau or Mariahilf for cafés and value.
What to pack for Vienna in February
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 8 °C (46 °F).
- 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. February is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 8° / 0° | 6 | Tough month |
| Prague | 7° / -1° | 6 | Tough month |
| Krakow | 6° / -2° | 8 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Vienna?
By the numbers, February is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 8 °C (46 °F) and about 6 rainy days. February is usually low season in Vienna: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Vienna in February?
Average highs are 8 °C (46 °F) and lows 0 °C (33 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Vienna in February?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 36 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.