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Vienna Weather in April

Vienna in April

The short of it: Vienna in April averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 6° · rain 38 mm · daylight 13 h 36 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & June

April in Vienna brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 6°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 36 min in mid-April, 111 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Vienna runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Innere Stadt, 0 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Vienna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 36 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Innere StadtVienna0 km NW17°6°38 mm
LandstraßeVienna1 km ESE17°6°39 mm
NeubauVienna2 km WSW17°6°40 mm
JosefstadtVienna2 km WNW17°6°38 mm
MariahilfVienna2 km SW17°6°40 mm
AlsergrundVienna2 km NW17°6°38 mm
WähringVienna3 km NW17°6°38 mm
MargaretenVienna3 km SSW17°6°40 mm

The Almanac · Vienna Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Vienna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°32 mm12 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦✦
February6°-1°30 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
March11°2°42 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April17°6°38 mm12 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°11°69 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°70 mm10 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July27°16°75 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August26°16°62 mm9 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
September20°12°62 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°45 mm10 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
November9°4°41 mm11 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦✦
December4°-1°34 mm11 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vienna in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vienna in April?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 17°, with nights near 6°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Vienna?

The Almanac gives April 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Vienna in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Vienna in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vienna in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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