Austria Weather Forecast
Austria weather: 84°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Austria is a country in Europe. Austria is a country in Europe with its capital at Vienna. It has a population of about 9.1 million. The capital is Vienna.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Austria with mainly clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 81°F to 104°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Austria is April, 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 82°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 much warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 104°F is 21.6°F above the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Austria today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Austria
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Weather in Austria right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:08 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Austria
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 104° / 81° | 5% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 78° | 30% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 71° | 68% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 3% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 68° | 3% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 72° | 20% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light rain | 80° / 68° | 13% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 97° / 70° | 2% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 79° | 1% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 82° | 18% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 95° / 79° | 24% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 72° | 20% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 70° | 22% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 73° | 31% | 18 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 60° | — · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Austria 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° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 82° | 64° | 1,9 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).
Weather map for Austria
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Air quality and pollen in Austria
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Austria
Go in April, May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Austria
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Austria
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Austria?
Austria is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 48.2082, 16.3738. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Austria right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Austria?
April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Austria, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Austria in?
Austria observes Europe/Vienna (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:08 PM.
How many people live in Austria?
Austria has a population of approximately 9.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Austria?
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 Austria?
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 Austria?
Austria covers 2 places in this atlas, including Salzburg and Vienna.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
