From its role as the host city of the 1815 Congress of Vienna, which decided the fate of Napoleon, to its position today as the site of important international meetings and the home of international agencies, Vienna continues to be in the center of things. In winter, Austria offers some of the best skiing in the world. In summer, the sound of music is heard across Austria in a variety of festivals and concerts. And in fall, sports activities such as hiking, bicycling and hunting are in full swing. The climate is moderate and generally agreeable.
Temperatures depend largely on altitude.
Summer days can be hot. Precipitation is quite evenly distributed over the entire year, but May, September and the first half of October tend to be the driest and April and November the wettest periods. From June through August, rain usually comes in the form of thunderstorms. The winter snow cover lasts from late December through March in the valleys, from November through May at about 6,000 feet, and is permanent above about 8,500 feet. Austria site has been composed with the help of different publications of the Austria Tourist Office .