Vienna is at its best from May to June and September to October.
It is busiest and priciest in May to September and December.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Vienna month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 16° / 8°mostly dry, 48 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 9° / 3°mostly dry, 46 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 5° / 0°mostly dry, 46 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 4° / -2°mostly dry, 37 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 8° / 1°mostly dry, 35 mm | Shoulder | Ball season: hundreds of balls, including the Vienna Opera Ball in February. |
| March 2027 | 12° / 2°mostly dry, 33 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekendEaster |
| April 2027 | 16° / 6°mostly dry, 48 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 20° / 11°some rain, 71 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | 26° / 16°some rain, 65 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 28° / 18°some rain, 62 mm | Peak | Summer is warm (26-28°C), but the State Opera takes its summer break in July and August. |
| August 2027 | 27° / 17°some rain, 62 mm | Peak | Summer is warm (26-28°C), but the State Opera takes its summer break in July and August. |
| September 2027Best weather | 22° / 13°some rain, 83 mm | Peak | Late spring and early autumn: 20-25°C, café terraces and Danube trips. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Vienna, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Vienna from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
The best weather in Vienna is from May to June and September to October. Late spring and early autumn: 20-25°C, café terraces and Danube trips. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is May to September and December.
When is Vienna most crowded?
Peak season is May to September and December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Vienna from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Delhi has the lowest fare right now: ₹47,331 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 28 Dec.
How hot does Vienna get?
The hottest month is July, with average highs of 28°C; the coolest nights come in January, around -2°C.