Austria Vienna Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Vienna is Excellent
April is Excellent for Vienna.
April is full spring. Daytime 17°C, nighttime 5°C, 14 hours daylight by end of month.
Vienna Marathon (mid-April Sunday) is the city's biggest sporting event — streets close, hotel rates spike. Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwochen, late April-late May) is the city's biggest cultural festival.
Travel score
Spring + Easter Markets + hotel rates rising
April Weather at a Glance
Vienna in April averages 63°F / 17°C high and 43°F / 6°C low. 5.5 hours sunshine, 43mm rain, 10 rainy days. Spring proper begins + Danube riverside + Schönbrunn gardens become top-tier. Sunrise 6 AM, sunset 7:30 PM.
April Travel Advice
Light jacket + windbreaker + umbrella. OsterMarkt (Easter, varies, Freyung + Am Hof + Schönbrunn) — colorful Easter eggs + Heuriger new wine + ham. April 2nd week Vienna City Marathon (50,000 runners, before May 1 Labor Day).
Flying In from Overseas
Cherry-blossom shoulder + pre-May-holiday window — Seoul-VIE $800-1,270 (connections). April 2nd week to month-end hotels surge.
April Pricing Trends
Pre-peak rising — 1st district 4-star $185-310/night. Ringstraße 5-star $350-705.
Vienna April Weather Stats
Avg High
17°C
Avg Low
5°C
Rainy Days
11
47mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
Comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 24
Sea Temp
7°C
Cool
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
15°C
Nighttime
3°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 24 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Spring weather + long daylight
- Vienna Festival begins
- Outdoor coffee garden season
Cons
- Hotel rates climbing
- Marathon weekend traffic
- Variable spring showers
April Events & Festivals
- Vienna Marathon (mid-April)
- Vienna Festival begins late April
- Hotel rates climbing
Vienna in April — Full Picture
April is full spring. Daytime 17°C, nighttime 5°C, 14 hours daylight by end of month.
Vienna Marathon (mid-April Sunday) is the city's biggest sporting event — streets close, hotel rates spike. Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwochen, late April-late May) is the city's biggest cultural festival.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current16.7°C
5.3°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
26.3°C
14.3°C
12/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
15°C
6.7°C
10/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
4°C
-2°C
12.7/mo
Vienna Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3° | -3° | 14d·38mm | 2h | 78% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 5° | -2° | 12d·33mm | 3h | 73% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 11° | 1° | 11d·39mm | 4.5h | 64% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 17° | 5° | 11d·47mm | 6h | 60% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 22° | 10° | 12d·65mm | 7.5h | 58% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 25° | 13° | 12d·70mm | 7.5h | 60% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 27° | 15° | 13d·80mm | 8h | 60% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 27° | 15° | 11d·70mm | 7.5h | 60% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 22° | 11° | 10d·50mm | 6h | 65% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 15° | 6° | 9d·40mm | 4.5h | 73% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 8° | 3° | 11d·50mm | 2h | 78% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -1° | 12d·45mm | 1.5h | 80% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Vienna April Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Vienna?
Vienna in April is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Vienna in April?
Vienna April averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C.
Does it rain much in Vienna in April?
Vienna April averages 47mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Vienna in April?
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Vienna in April?
Vienna April sunrise is 06:30 and sunset is 20:00, with 13h 30m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Vienna in April?
Vienna April air quality (AQI) averages 36, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 12μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Vienna in April?
In April, Vienna is great for Vienna Festival concerts, Schönbrunn + Belvedere gardens, Wachau Valley day trip.
Is April peak season in Vienna?
Vienna April crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.