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Austria falls within the central European climatic zone, though the eastern part of the
country where Vienna is situated has a Continental Pannonian climate, characterised by a
temperatures in July of above 19°C (66°F) and
annual rainfall usually under 800mm.
July and August can be very hot and winter is surprisingly cold, especially in January. May and August tend to be the wettest months.
Damp maritime winds sometimes sweep in from the west, and it is not uncommon for the Föhn, a warm wind from the south, to make its presence felt the entire year.
The Habsburg legacy is a feast for the senses, and the cake's not bad either.
Grandiose Vienna was the showpiece of the all-conquering Habsburg Dynasty. Monumental edifices line the city centre, world-class museums burst with treasures, white stallions strut their way down mirrored halls, and renowned orchestras and angelic choirboys perform in lavish concert halls.
Vienna has plenty of lower-brow pleasures too - walks in the woods, splish-splashing high jinks on the river, indulgent evenings in its renowned wine taverns, bar-hopping till dawn. If you can't find something to please you in this generous, opulent, open-armed city, you're ready for the grave.
There's almost always something happening in Vienna, making it a year-round destination. Weatherwise you might want to miss January's chill, and July and August's heat - you won't be able to see the Lipizzaners and the Boys' Choir in those summer months anyway. June and September are particularly good times to visit, though you'll find that everyone else thinks so too, making things somewhat busy. As always, it's a good idea to opt for the less-crowded spring/autumn shoulder months of April-May and October-November.
Full Name
Vienna
Area
415 sq Km
Population
1600000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
Daylight Saving Start
last Sunday in March
Daylight Saving End
last Sunday in October
Currency
Euro
Electricity
230V
Electric Plug Details
European plug with two circular metal pins
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