Country in Europe

Austria Weather Forecast

Austria weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 71°F now🕔 12:55 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 9.1 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 78° / 69°

Light showers · 28% rain · wind 13 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 85° / 63°

Overcast · 29% rain · wind 4 mph

Best time to go outside today

10 AM - 1 PM · comfort score 9.6/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.9
Outdoors9.9
Beach day6
Swimming5.4
Hiking9.9
Running9.2
Cycling9.8
Camping9.8
Fishing9.8
Photography7.6
Stargazing6.3
Family time9.9
Driving9.8
Flying out9.8

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 50% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Austria?

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 12:55 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 12:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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