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Vienna enjoys a pleasant climate where the summers are warm and dry, the winters crisp and cold. The huge mountain ranges to the west and the absence of a coastline are the biggest climatic influences on the city.

The articles below will help you plan which clothes to pack for a trip and which dates are best weather-wise. If you come in deep midwinter, pack snowshoes, thick socks and a portable heater (just kidding).

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