The best times to visit Villach for ideal weather are

May 7th to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Villach Travel Info

Weather in Villach

Temperature

Average temperatures in Villach vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 30th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Villach, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 84.7°F (29.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 59.7°F (15.4°C) at night.

Villach Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Villach Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Villach Perceived Temperature (F)

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Villach Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Villach Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 38.3 30.7 25.4
Feb 43 32.9 25.9
Mar 53.6 41.9 32.7
Apr 63.8 51.8 41.5
May 71.4 59.4 49.2
Jun 77.3 65.5 55.8
Jul 82.2 69.1 58.6
Aug 79.8 67.6 58
Sep 69.7 58.7 50.4
Oct 59.5 49.6 42.7
Nov 47.6 40.4 35.4
Dec 37.5 30.4 25.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 3.5 -0.7 -3.7
Feb 6.1 0.5 -3.4
Mar 12 5.5 0.4
Apr 17.7 11 5.3
May 21.9 15.2 9.6
Jun 25.2 18.6 13.2
Jul 27.9 20.6 14.8
Aug 26.6 19.8 14.4
Sep 20.9 14.8 10.2
Oct 15.3 9.8 5.9
Nov 8.7 4.7 1.9
Dec 3.1 -0.9 -3.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Villach are March, February, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid February. For example, on the week of February 12th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid to late August with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of August 20th.

When can you find snow in Villach? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early December. The best time to ski (if at all) in Villach is often around around December 3rd when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Villach.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Villach (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 17% 3.9 2.6
Feb 16% 7 2.5
Mar 15% 4.8 2.7
Apr 23% 0 2.5
May 25% 0 4
Jun 26% 0 4.9
Jul 26% 0 4.9
Aug 28% 0 5.7
Sep 28% 0 6.3
Oct 19% 0.8 4.1
Nov 22% 3.1 4.7
Dec 19% 5.9 3.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 17 9.9 6.6
Feb 16 17.8 6.4
Mar 15 12.2 6.9
Apr 23 0 6.4
May 25 0 10.2
Jun 26 0 12.4
Jul 26 0 12.4
Aug 28 0 14.5
Sep 28 0 16
Oct 19 2 10.4
Nov 22 7.9 11.9
Dec 19 15 8.1

 

Humidity and Wind

Villach has some extremely humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is April (57.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (83.4%).

Wind in Villach is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is May, followed by July and June. May’s average wind speed of around 3.7 knots (4.2 MPH or 6.8 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid May where average top sustained speeds reach 7.6 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Villach.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.3 Barely noticeable 4.5 Light breeze
Feb 2.5 Barely noticeable 4.7 Light breeze
Mar 3.2 Barely noticeable 6.4 Light breeze
Apr 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.7 Light breeze
May 3.7 Barely noticeable 7 Light breeze
Jun 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.5 Light breeze
Jul 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.6 Light breeze
Aug 3.1 Barely noticeable 5.9 Light breeze
Sep 2.7 Barely noticeable 5.3 Light breeze
Oct 2.6 Barely noticeable 5 Light breeze
Nov 2.5 Barely noticeable 4.6 Light breeze
Dec 2.3 Barely noticeable 4.2 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 79.2%
Feb 71.6%
Mar 60.1%
Apr 57.3%
May 57.9%
Jun 61.4%
Jul 60.7%
Aug 65.7%
Sep 71.7%
Oct 76.1%
Nov 81.7%
Dec 83.4%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Villach?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Austria; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Oct 26, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Villach, Austria is October, followed by January and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Villach in April. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 55.4 in April means 55.4% of the tourists vs. October.

 

 

Overall Villach Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 49.4°F (9.7°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 8 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the most precipitation with 8 to 9 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the second busiest season for tourism in Villach, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly more.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 8 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Villach to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 35.9°F (2.2°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 6 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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