Hallstatt, AustriaQuick decision
When to visit Hallstatt?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–25°C in August
🌧 Least rain
59% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (55%)
📅 Best score
7.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Alpine village & lakeMay–Oct — UNESCO lakeside village, pastel houses, mountain views.
Prehistoric salt mineYear-round — world's oldest salt mine (7,000 years), underground lake.
Skywalk & 5 FingersMay–Oct — panoramic platforms above the lake and Dachstein.
BudgetNov–Mar — fewer crowds, winter magic, cheaper accommodation.
Monthly climate data
Hallstatt weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -2°C | 5°C | 55% | 4.9 | 5.9h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 48% | 4.2 | 7.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 10°C | 51% | 3.8 | 9.3h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 14°C | 50% | 4.1 | 11.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 68% | 6.1 | 10.8h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 62% | 5.6 | 13.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 66% | 6.0 | 12.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 59% | 6.0 | 12.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 50% | 5.4 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 18°C | 45% | 4.3 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 10°C | 43% | 3.9 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 0°C | 7°C | 52% | 4.7 | 5.9h | 2.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 56% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 62% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 46% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 52% rainy days, 6.4h sunshine/day. Score: 2.7/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 59% rainy days and 25°C.
January is the wettest month with 55% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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