June - August

Summer is the peak tourist season in Austria, and for good reason, the weather is reliably warm, but not overpoweringly so. Temperatures average in the 70s which make for a great sightseeing atmosphere. This popular time also brings many fun-filled events and festivals. However, you won`t be the only one looking to soak up the beautiful weather. Hotel rates during this season are on the pricier side while availability is low, book ahead!

By the end of July, alpine wildflowers are in full bloom. If you venture into the foothill valleys and mountains, you will notice the temperatures to be quite different. Average temperatures in these regions are between mid 50s to low 60s. So if you intend to visit the Alpine valleys, plan to bring a light jacket.

Events and Festivals

- Danube Lower Austria Festival/Danube Island Festival (June)

- Midsummer Night Celebration (June)

- Rainbow Parade (June)

- Day of Bonfires (June 21)

- Styriarte Graz (June/July)

- Vienna Jazz Festival (June/July)

- St. Jacob` Day (July 25)

- Vienna Summer of Music (July - August)

- Festival of Early Music, Innsbruck (July - August)

- Bregenz Summer Festival (July - August)

- Salzburg Festival (July - August)

- Summer Stage, Vienna (July - August)

- ImPulsTanz Vienna International Dance Festival (July - August)

- Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15)

- Music Film Festival (July - September)