Hofburg Hofburg
The Hofburg is a palace, castle, and château that serves as an official residence. Located in the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, this site is one of the most looked-up sights in Austria.
Planning a visit
The Hofburg is open 24/7, though wheelchair access is limited. Vienna International Airport is the nearest arrival point, located 19 km away, while the site itself is 1 km from the center of Vienna. For comfortable weather, visit between May and September, when daily highs range from 20 °C to 26 °C. Rainfall is frequent during these months, with about 14 to 16 rainy days per month. If you prefer cooler conditions, April and October offer milder temperatures around 15 °C with less rain.
You can easily combine a trip to the Hofburg with nearby locations, as several are within 0.3 km. These include the Imperial Treasury, the Austrian National Library, Heldenplatz, the Spanish Riding School, and the Ringstrasse.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 34 | 47 | 41 | 68 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 65 | 39 | 46 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
