Geography of Vienna
Geography of Vienna: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Vienna
Slovakia is 34 mi to the east, Budapest is 133 mi to the east, Hungary is 133 mi to the east and Danube River is 133 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 48°12′29.5″N 16°22′25.7″E (48.2082, 16.3738)
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Summary
Vienna is a city in Austria. Vienna is known for Imperial palaces, coffee houses and opera. It has a population of about 2 million.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Vienna with partly cloudy. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 62°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Vienna is May, June, July and August. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.
The closest major airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague, Charles Bridge and Lake Bled.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 5.4°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Vienna today at 9.1/10. Gusts to 45 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Vienna month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 28° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 35° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 39° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 63° | 46° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 52° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 62° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 64° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 73° | 56° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 47° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 37° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 33° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vienna?
Vienna is a city in Austria. Its coordinates are 48.2082, 16.3738. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Vienna right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 54% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Vienna, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Vienna in?
Vienna observes Europe/Vienna (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:02 AM.
How many people live in Vienna?
Vienna has a population of approximately 2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Vienna?
The closest airports are Vienna International Airport (VIE), 11 mi away, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 144 mi away and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 162 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Vienna?
Popular options include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague, Charles Bridge, Lake Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Plitvice Lakes National Park.
What places are in Vienna?
Vienna covers 1 places in this atlas, including Vienna International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
