Melk
City in Austria
Melk is a city in Austria with a population of 5,725 in 2025. Located 77 km from Vienna, it draws visitors to sights such as Melk Abbey and Artstetten Castle.
What to see
The city features notable architectural landmarks. Visitors can tour Melk Abbey and Artstetten Castle.
When to go
Daily highs reach 24 °C in July and August, with lows of 15 °C. January is the coldest month, featuring daily highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C. Monthly rain ranges from 41 mm in February to 99 mm in July.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Linz-Hörsching Airport in Linz, Austria, located 85 km away.
Top sights in Melk
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 99 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 41 | 58 | 50 | 75 | 91 | 99 | 89 | 69 | 46 | 50 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Melk (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.