Vienna City Hall Wiener Rathaus
The Vienna City Hall, known locally as the Rathaus, is a Gothic Revival building located in the Innere Stadt district of Vienna. It was designed by architect Friedrich von Schmidt and was established in 1872. It is a listed object in Austria and is one of the most looked-up sights in Austria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 1 km from the center of Vienna and 19 km from Vienna International Airport (VIE). German-language tours are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 13:00, and these do not require registration.
July is the warmest month, with average temperatures between 16 °C and 26 °C. The highest amount of rain occurs in June, July, and August, with monthly rainfall between 72 mm and 74 mm. February has the fewest rainy days, with about 8. January is the coldest month, with average temperatures between -4 °C and 3 °C. Visitors can combine a visit with other nearby sights, such as the Austrian Parliament Building, which is 0.3 km away, or the Votivkirche, located 0.5 km away. Other nearby locations include Heldenplatz (0.7 km), the Spanish Riding School (0.7 km), and the Imperial Treasury (0.8 km).
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.
