Vienna experiences its high season from April through October, with July and August being the most crowded times. Bookings around Christmas are also heavy because many Austrians visit the capital city during this festive time. Always arrive with reservations during these peak seasons. During the off-seasons, hotel rooms are plentiful and less expensive, and there's less demand for tables in the top restaurants.
Climate
Vienna has a moderate subalpine climate; the January average is 32°F (0°C), and in July it's 66°F (19°C). A New Yorker who lived in Vienna for 8 years told us that the four seasons were "about the same" as in New York. Summers in Vienna, which generally last from Easter until mid-October, are not usually as humid as those in New York City, but they can be uncomfortably sticky. The ideal times for visiting Vienna are spring and fall, when mild weather prevails, but the winter air is usually crisp and clear, with plenty of sunshine.
Holidays
Bank holidays in Vienna are as follows: New Year's Day (Jan 1); Epiphany (Jan 6); Easter Monday (Apr 9 in 2007, March 24 in 2008, Apr 12 in 2009); Labor Day (May 1); Ascension Day (May 17 in 2007, May 1 in 2008, May 21 in 2009); Whitmonday (May 28 in 2007, May 26 in 2008, May 25 in 2009); Corpus Christi Day (June 7 in 2007, May 22 in 2008, June 11 in 2009); Assumption of Mary (Aug 15); Nationalfeiertag (Oct 26); All Saints Day (Nov 1); Immaculate Conception (Dec 8); Christmas (Dec 25 and 26); and St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
