Austria Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck
This month in numbers
Austria experienced its 3rd warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 17.92°C, a significant 4.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This marks a continuation of exceptionally warm conditions, as the April–June 2026 period also ranked as the 4th warmest on record, with an anomaly of +2.9°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures, while the April–June period was the 2nd warmest on record.
What changed
The past three months have seen Austria experiencing significantly warmer-than-average temperatures. Austria's June anomaly of +4.78°C placed it as the 5th warmest out of 234 regions globally for the month, highlighting a striking concentration of warmth across European countries. The entire Europe group also experienced an unusually warm June, with an average anomaly of +2.56°C, and Austria's anomaly was 2.22°C warmer than this group average.
What’s driving change?
Austria experienced one of its most extreme heatwaves in recorded history during the second half of June, with temperatures reaching 40.0°C in Vienna, setting a new June temperature record for the capital. This heatwave was the longest-ever in June for Austria, with temperatures exceeding previous highs by 1.4°C on average, and 66 weather stations across the country setting new annual temperature records. This extreme heat was driven by a heat dome, a stalled high-pressure system trapping hot air over the region. Prior to the heatwave, a severe thunderstorm swept across Upper Austria in late May, causing widespread damage and power outages, primarily due to fallen trees.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Austria
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Austria – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Austria
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Austria. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (5.4°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 21.1°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+4.0°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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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 headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and 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.