Austria

Austria combines alpine climate in the west with continental conditions in the east. Vienna averages 0°C in January and 20°C in July, with summer thunderstorms common in the afternoons. The Austrian Alps (Tyrol, Salzburg, Vorarlberg) offer reliable skiing from December to April, with resort elevations above 800m guaranteeing consistent snow. Summer in the mountains brings 18-24°C days and cool nights, ideal for hiking from June through September. Salzburg and Innsbruck are year-round destinations: ski season runs December to March, while the summer festival season peaks in July and August. Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) are the best seasons for city visits to Vienna, Graz, and Linz with comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists.