St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna Church

Baroque church in Vienna with historic interior

Vienna's St. Francis of Assisi Church presents late-19th/early-20th ecclesiastical architecture and regular Masses; visitors attend services or short concerts and note its place in local parish life.

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St. Francis of Assisi Church (Franziskanerkirche), Vienna, Austria
48.224532, 16.405482

St. Francis of Assisi Church (Franz-von-Assisi-Kirche) is a Roman Catholic church on Mexikoplatz in Vienna’s 2nd district, Leopoldstadt.

Constructed around the turn of the 20th century as a jubilee church to commemorate Emperor Franz Joseph I, it is notable for its prominent siting on Mexikoplatz and its late-19th/early-20th-century ecclesiastical design.

The church serves a parish congregation and is visible from nearby bridges and riverside approaches, making it a local landmark on the city’s northeastern approaches to the central districts.

Located on Mexikoplatz, the church stands close to the Danube and the Reichsbrücke transport corridor.

  • Jubilee church: Built as a jubilee church around the turn of the 20th century and commonly known in Vienna as the Kaiser-Jubiläumskirche.

How to Get to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#

Located in Vienna’s municipal districts, the church is reachable by local tram and bus lines and is walkable from nearby U-Bahn stations depending on the exact address in Döbling or adjacent districts.

Tips for Visiting St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#

  • Attend a weekday service to hear the church's choir and to see the interior used as intended.
  • The church is in Vienna's 19th district - combine with a visit to nearby Döbling wine taverns (Heuriger) for a full local evening.

Best Time to Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#

The church is accessible year-round; check local service times for concerts or liturgies.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 8-25°C (46-77°F)
Comfortable for walking Vienna's districts; local festivals may occur in summer.
Winter
November-March · -2-8°C (28-46°F)
Quieter tourist season and atmospheric church interiors.

Weather & Climate near St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna#

Climate

St. Francis of Assisi Church, Vienna'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 (576 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 (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

30 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 (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

34 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 (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

69 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 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

70 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 (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

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

September

September is cool with highs of 20°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° 20°
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 (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 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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