Wachau
Austria UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wachau is a valley in Lower Austria and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 42 sights of Austria listed on this site and is the 23rd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach about 22 °C. For those who prefer milder weather, May and September have daily highs between 18 °C and 20 °C. The wettest period is between May and August, with July seeing the most rain at 92 mm.
Vienna International Airport is the nearest airport, located 89 km away. The valley is 72 km from the capital, Vienna. While visiting, you can also go to Melk Abbey, which is about 17 km away, or Artstetten Castle, located about 22 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 30 | 44 | 42 | 71 | 88 | 92 | 87 | 61 | 39 | 38 | 37 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
