When is the best time to visit Austria?

The best months to visit Austria are January, February, June, July, August, September, December. June–September for alpine hiking and lakes; December–March for premier ski resorts in Tyrol and Salzburg.

What months should I avoid in Austria?

We recommend avoiding April in Austria due to unfavourable weather or peak crowds.

Is Austria expensive to visit?

Austria is considered a expensive destination. Daily costs vary by travel style — use our budget calculator for a personalised estimate.

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Best Time to Visit Austria

Europe· Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherVaried & scenic

Temperature0–28°C

CrowdsHigh

PricesExpensive

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid

JanBest

FebBest

MarGood

AprAvoid

MayGood

JunBest

JulBest

AugBest

SepBest

OctGood

NovGood

DecBest

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryJuneJulyAugustSeptemberDecember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

MarchMayOctoberNovember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

April

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

June–September for alpine hiking and lakes; December–March for premier ski resorts in Tyrol and Salzburg.

Austria is great for:SkiingCultureNature

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