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Vienna weather in December

Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know

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December in Vienna: changeable weather. Roughly 8h 9m of daylight, with light from about 07:50 to 15:59. December isn't peak season in Vienna. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Vienna in December

Average temp—
Rain this month—
Daylight8.1 h
Sun07:50–15:59
Seasonshoulder
What to do

Vienna in December — what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

This month: Christmas markets in front of the City Hall and on Maria-Theresien-Platz. The State Opera in full season.

This month: Christmas markets in Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Ski season opens in December (snow permitting).

Christmas markets in Vienna and Salzburg — late November to 24 December.

The Vienna guide · Public holidays in Austria

Questions & answers

Vienna in December — FAQ

Does it snow in Vienna in December?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Vienna in December?
About 8h 9m of daylight. The sun rises around 07:50 and sets around 15:59. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is December a good time to visit Vienna?
December isn't peak season in Vienna. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
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Plan the trip

Vienna — flights & hotels

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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation