Weather Comparison
Vienna vs Prague
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
April Weather: Vienna vs Prague
| Metric | Vienna | Prague | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Vienna |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F)▲ | 4°C (39°F) | Vienna |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 10 days | Vienna |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 45 mm | 38 mm▲ | Prague |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Prague |
Which City is Better in April?
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in April. Vienna offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Prague sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Vienna sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Prague is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in April.
Temperature Comparison in April
Vienna reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Prague averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Rainfall Comparison in April
Vienna receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Prague sees 38 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
What to Pack: Vienna vs Prague
Packing for Vienna in April
Highs of 16°C, lows of 5°C, 9 rain days
- ✓warm layers
- ✓a mid-weight jacket
- ✓long trousers
- ✓a packable rain jacket
- ✓an umbrella
- ✓a warm scarf
Packing for Prague in April
Highs of 15°C, lows of 4°C, 10 rain days
- ✓warm layers
- ✓a mid-weight jacket
- ✓long trousers
- ✓waterproof jacket
- ✓compact umbrella
- ✓waterproof shoes
- ✓a warm scarf
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
Year-Round Comparison: Vienna vs Prague
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month of the year, helping you find the best time to visit either city.April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Vienna | Prague | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 8d | 3°C | 10d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 5°C | 9d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 9°C | 11d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 15°C | 10d |
| May | 20°C | 12d | 19°C | 13d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 22°C | 13d |
| Jul | 26°C | 12d | 24°C | 12d |
| Aug | 26°C | 10d | 24°C | 11d |
| Sep | 20°C | 9d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 15°C | 9d | 14°C | 10d |
| Nov | 9°C | 9d | 8°C | 9d |
| Dec | 4°C | 9d | 4°C | 10d |
Vienna Weather in April
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