Palais Schwarzenberg

Palace Baroque palace in Vienna with landscaped gardens

In Vienna, Palais Schwarzenberg is a Baroque palace with formal gardens and a façade on Schwarzenbergplatz; visitors pass through for architecture, concerts and nearby promenades.

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Palais Schwarzenberg
Palais Schwarzenberg, Schwarzenbergplatz 4, 1030 Vienna, Austria
48.1970, 16.3769

How to Get to Palais Schwarzenberg #

Palais Schwarzenberg is situated near the Ringstraße in central Vienna, a short walk from the Karlsplatz or Stadtpark metro stations (U1/U2/U4 or U3). Many tram lines run along the Ring for direct access.

Tips for Visiting Palais Schwarzenberg #

  • Check guided tour schedules for interior access - private events can close sections at short notice.
  • Pause in the Schwarzenberg Palace garden for a quiet view back toward the Ringstraße.
  • Look for coats of arms and family crests carved into stair landings - they mark the palace's aristocratic history.

Best Time to Visit Palais Schwarzenberg #

Spring through early autumn offers the most pleasant conditions for gardens and walking the Ringstraße.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 5-20°C
Gardens awaken and the palace exterior looks best against fresh greenery.
Summer
June-Aug · 18-28°C
Warm weather and frequent cultural events in Vienna; palace tourism peaks.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Possibly snowy, with a different stately charm and fewer crowds.

Weather & Climate near Palais Schwarzenberg #

Climate

Palais Schwarzenberg's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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