Weather
Weather in Austria
Austria tends to have a temperate continental climate. Summers last from early June to mid-September and like other countries in the region can be hot in some years and rainy in others.
Summer day-time temperatures are around 25° C (77° F), but can often reach 35° C (95° F). Winters are cold in the lowlands and harsh in the Alpine region with temperatures often dropping below -10° C (14° F).
Winters span from December to March but last longer longer at higher altitudes where large temperature fluctuations occur all year round, with chilly nights even in high summer.
The northern Alps are generally a lot wetter than the rest of the country whilst the South East (Styria and Carinthia) tends to be dry and sunny. The area around Vienna often experiences strong easterly winds.
