Do you need a visa for Austria with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter Austria without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Austria?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High | 0° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 13° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 15° | 12° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 124 | 116 | 97 | 117 | 144 | 122 | 176 | 157 | 144 | 93 | 124 | 138 |
Plan your trip to Austria
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