Markt Travel Guide 2026

Why Visit Markt? #

Best Things to Do in Markt

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1

Mariazell Basilica

Pilgrimage basilica in Styria, baroque and Gothic elements.

Church

2

Schneeberg (Alps)

Eastern Alps mountain with historic rack railway

Mountains

3

Schöpfl

Highest peak of Vienna Woods, popular hiking destination

Mountain

4

Lilienfeld Abbey

Cistercian abbey with Baroque and Gothic architecture

Museum

5

Reisalpe

Forested mountain in Lower Austria, popular hiking area

Mountain

6

Sankt Pölten Cathedral

Baroque cathedral and episcopal seat in Sankt Pölten

Church

7

Schneealpe

Alpine plateau massif in Austria with karst landscapes

Markt Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Markt #

Markt in Lower Austria sees mild summers and cool winters. Late spring through early autumn offers the most comfortable weather for exploring towns and countryside, while winter is quieter and colder.

Winter

December - February · -2 to 6°C (28 to 43°F)

Cool, often frosty mornings with quiet villages - fine for sightseeing but pack warm layers for evenings.

Spring

March - May · 6-19°C (43-66°F)

Fresh, green and pleasant; occasional rain makes early-season hiking variable but rewarding.

Summer

June - August · 14-27°C (57-81°F)

Warm and comfortable - best for countryside cycling, market visits and exploring historic towns in long daylight.

Best Time to Visit Markt #

Climate

Markt's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (927 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

-23°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-5° – 4°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 12°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

125 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 7°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.3h daylight

How to Get to Markt

Lower Austria is well served by Vienna International Airport and Austria's ÖBB rail network; travellers typically fly into Vienna and continue by train or bus to regional 'Markt' towns. Regional buses and taxis handle the final leg to smaller settlements.

By Air

Vienna International Airport (VIE): For Lower Austria, Vienna’s VIE is the main international gateway. From VIE you can reach regional towns by ÖBB rail-Railjet and regional services connect VIE to St. Pölten and other Lower Austria hubs; the airport-to-city rail/bus options take 20-30 minutes to Vienna city centre and up to 1-2 hours to other parts of Lower Austria depending on destination.

Linz Airport (LNZ) / Graz (GRZ): Depending on the specific location within Lower Austria, regional airports may offer alternatives, but Vienna remains the primary arrival point for international travellers.

By Train & Bus

Train: ÖBB trains connect Vienna with Lower Austria towns via major hubs such as St. Pölten and Tulln. Travel times and fares vary-short regional trips are generally under €20.

Bus: Postbus and regional bus networks provide local connections to smaller market towns; last-mile travel often requires a short bus or taxi from the nearest rail station.

Where to Stay in Markt #

Budget

Town centre - $50-100/night

Very small settlement called Markt; accommodation choices are scarce. Most visitors stay in nearby towns-expect basic pensions or guesthouses with limited online presence.

Mid-Range

Nearby larger towns - $80-140/night

A few comfortable family-run inns may exist in the vicinity, but reliable online listings are limited. Better mid-range options are in neighboring larger towns.

Luxury

Regional centres (drive) - $150+/night

No true luxury hotels in Markt itself. Travelers seeking upscale rooms should base in a regional center and commute for day visits.