Leopoldstadt (2nd District) in October

April through October gives you the best weather and longest days, but each season offers something different here. Spring brings the district back to life after winter hibernation. Outdoor cafés reopen in March, and the Augarten park explodes with cherry blossoms by mid-April. Temperatures hit 18°C and rain stays light. Summer can get sticky — July averages 26°C with humidity from the Danube. But the Prater stays open until midnight, and every restaurant moves tables onto the sidewalk. The Jewish Cultural Festival happens in September with free concerts and exhibitions. Winter has its own charm if you can handle the cold. Christmas markets pop up in November, and the indoor cultural venues hit their stride. Plus, hotel prices drop by 40% between December and February. Avoid the first week of August when half the restaurants close for vacation. And skip any weekend when Austria plays football — the sports bars get rowdy and public transport fills with drunk fans.