Vorarlberg, Austria: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Vorarlberg, Austria? If you're planning to go to Vorarlberg, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Vorarlberg, Austria

Based on the climate and weather in Vorarlberg, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Vorarlberg, Austria by month

January

January in Vorarlberg is very cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with several days below 10 F (10+ below zero C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens

February

February in Vorarlberg is pretty cool. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks

March

If you vacation in Vorarlberg during March, you are likely to find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat

April

April in Vorarlberg is chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Socks
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Jacket or coat

May

May is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Dresses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear

June

If you vacation in Vorarlberg during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Umbrella
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sandals
Rain coat

July

July here is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Skirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof luggage

August

If you vacation in Vorarlberg during August, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear

September

September in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Socks

October

October in Vorarlberg is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Umbrella

November

November in Vorarlberg can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 10 F (10+ below zero C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Socks
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens

December

December in Vorarlberg is frosty. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) to high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Sweaters

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Vorarlberg, Austria

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Vorarlberg, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Vorarlberg
Appropriate museum wear

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