Weather in Vienna in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Vienna. Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Vienna is 2.4°C cooler by day and 4.1°C cooler at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Vienna peaks at 5.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 12.0°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average -2.1°C; one night in ten drops to -8.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 18.3°C (2017-02-23) and the coldest night -18.7°C (1996-02-01).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 32 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2016 with 85 mm, the driest 2003 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 3.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:03 and sets about 17:14 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 67%.

Is February a good time to visit Vienna?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Vienna on our scoring are August, July, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Expect winter cold, with occasional milder afternoons

Pack a warm coat, gloves, a scarf and layers you can remove indoors. The average afternoon is cold enough that lingering outside may feel less appealing than keeping moving, while nights below freezing make warm evening clothing important. There is some scope for milder weather: the warmest 10% of days reach 12°C or more. That is a welcome possibility, not something to build your packing around. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights reach -8.7°C or lower. Vienna therefore suits travellers comfortable with a winter wardrobe better than anyone hoping to spend most of the day sitting outdoors.

Keep outdoor plans flexible around rain and limited sunshine

Rain is a consideration rather than the defining reason to avoid February. There are about 8 rainy days, so a water-resistant coat and shoes are sensible, but you need not plan the whole visit around wet weather. Sunshine is more limited: about 3.3 hours within 10 hours of daylight means you should not expect consistently bright skies. Put the outdoor parts of your day into the daylight window and keep indoor alternatives available when it turns wet or feels too cold. This is a workable month for a flexible city break, less so for a trip whose enjoyment depends on clear skies and comfortable outdoor lounging.