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Vienna in February
What February is really like in Vienna: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Cold with occasional snow; carnival-season balls peak, culminating in the Opera Ball.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Vienna: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (3°C (37°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:01
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:16
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with occasional snow, Christmas markets in December, the New Year's Concert and the ball season in January and February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Vienna Opera Ball (usually February, before Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Neubau
MuseumsQuartier and Leopold Museum
The former imperial stables now form one of the largest cultural complexes in the world.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- After dark
Street · Ringstrasse
Ringstrasse by tram
Ride the regular trams 1 and 2 with an ordinary ticket for most of the loop, hopping off at the Parliament and City Hall.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Gallery · Wieden
Secession Building
Built in 1898 for the Vienna Secession artists' group, this white exhibition hall is crowned by a dome of gilded laurel leaves, nicknamed the golden cabbage.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Innere Stadt
Natural History Museum
Head first to the Venus of Willendorf in her own small room and the dinosaur hall, the favourites of most children.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -1°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Vienna?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Vienna in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Vienna?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold with occasional snow; carnival-season balls peak, culminating in the Opera Ball.
+How warm is Vienna in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vienna in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.