Attractions (a brief summary) Alpine skiing, castles, cosmopolitan cities, medieval villages and towns, monasteries, stunning mountain scenery, and of course, the city of Vienna,"the Music capital of the World," and its Imperial Habsburg era points-of-interest.
Times to Travel Austria is an attractive destination for visitors at anytime of the year. The country is organized, the roads are good, the trains run on time, and there are lodging facilities for every budget.
July and August are (high season) months; the country is crowded and the prices are higher. The Christmas and Easter seasons (especially in Vienna), and to a lesser degree in the other large cities, bring significant crowds, so advance reservations are recommended.
Climate
Austria has three very distinct climate zones.
In the eastern lowlands, the average high temperature in July is near 68°F (20° C), while the January lows average near 30°F (-1° C). Annual rainfall in this area is often less than 31 inches (800 mm).
The central region has a typical Alpine climate, with higher precipitation levels and shorter summers. Winters are long, and bring frequent rain to the lowlands and heavy snow to the mountains.
In the west, the weather is milder, but wetter. Precipitation amounts vary here depending on location and altitude, but annual amounts near 78 inches (2,000 mm) are possible. The average high temperature in July is near 62°F (16° C), while the January lows average near 38°F (3° C).
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