Although Austria experiences varied climates, patterns of both its climate and weather are greatly influenced by the imposing presence of the Alps. Characterised by its many  high peaks and deep cut valleys, Austria experiences a climate that highly influenced by altitude and location.

The Alpine valleys enjoy a warm and dry kind of weather during the autumn and spring seasons, conditions largely moderated by a dry wind known locally as the foehn, which is a permanent during both seasons, forcing temperatures to rise considerably and in the process cause headache, irritability and circulatory problems to its local habitants. On the upside, the impact of the foehn is such that foggy weather rarely breaks normal weather patters. On the other hand, the Föhn wind brings sudden and drastic changes in temperature often pushing them higher by 10 degree Celsius and is sometimes responsible for melting the snow in the Alps, thus heralding the emergence of avalanches.

In the eastern part of Austria weather patterns change yet again, taking a more continental disposition. Winters in the area are usually intercepted by cold and dry winds, while the summers are typified by the formation of low pressure. Thanks to the influence of the Mediterranean high systems, Austria also experiences temperate climate, more pronounced in Southern Austria. The extreme northern as well as the southern part of Austria experience the same type of continental weather so typical of many European countries in the area. Due to the cold winds that flow through Eastern Europe, temperatures take a considerable dip reaching extreme levels and the atmosphere becomes foggy.