Month guide · Vienna · Austria
Vienna in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Vienna. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Pleasant and often sunny, with the grape harvest beginning and the concert season restarting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Vienna: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (26°C (79°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September and October with the grape harvest and new concert season, turning grey in November when Christmas markets open.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Vienna Wine Hiking Day — walking routes through the city's vineyards (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Hietzing
Schönbrunn Palace
Book the first time slot, then walk up to the Gloriette and visit the maze and zoo in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
Zoo · Hietzing
Tiergarten Schönbrunn
Founded in 1752 in the grounds of Schönbrunn, this is the oldest zoo still in operation in the world.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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Religious site · Innere Stadt
St Stephen's Cathedral
Entry to the back of the nave is free; pay for the towers, catacomb tour or full nave only if you have time.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Views
Theme park · Leopoldstadt
Prater and the Giant Ferris Wheel
The Wurstelprater amusement park has free entry and rides paid individually, from vintage carousels to modern roller coasters.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Iconic
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Vienna?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Vienna?
It is one of the best months to visit Vienna. Pleasant and often sunny, with the grape harvest beginning and the concert season restarting.
+How warm is Vienna in September?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vienna in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.