Austria Climate
Top 5 Cities: Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck
This month in numbers
Austria experienced its 6th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 8.67°C, a significant 3.5°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The period from February to April 2026 ranked as the 5th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 4.09°C, which is 3°C above the baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for land temperatures, and the February–April period also ranked as the 2nd warmest globally.
What changed
The past three months have seen a consistent warming trend in Austria, with each month from February to April recording temperatures significantly above their historical averages. This trend places Austria 38th globally for its 3-month temperature anomaly. Austria's April anomaly of +3.51°C was notably warmer than the European group average of +2.48°C, placing it as the 2nd warmest in the group for the month. This spring has also been exceptionally dry, with April 2026 experiencing a 65% rainfall deficit across the country, making it one of the driest Aprils since 1858. Some regions saw precipitation deficits as high as 70-85%.
What’s driving change?
The significant warming observed in Austria this spring is influenced by several factors. A powerful Omega Block over the Atlantic and Western Europe has been funneling Arctic air into Eastern and Southeastern Europe, creating a strong temperature contrast across the continent. While this brought a risk of late-season frost to some areas, Austria generally experienced warmer conditions. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly, as tracked on ENSO tracker. However, forecasts indicate a strong likelihood of an El Niño developing in the coming months, with a 61% chance in May–July and increasing to 87% by July–September. This transition could bring further shifts in global weather patterns. Austria is also experiencing a widespread drought, which has been intensifying since late 2025, with the current spring recording significant precipitation shortfalls. This drought is considered an unusual concentration, representing 100% of the drought events logged for Austria over the past 12 months, as seen on Extreme Weather tracker.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Austria
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Austria changing?
Austria is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Austria come from?
Climate data for Austria comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Austria climate data cover?
The Austria climate profile covers Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Austria
How often is the Austria climate update refreshed?
The Austria climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.