The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Hallstatt brings pleasant temperatures (25°C) and long sunny days (6.3h of sunshine). With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
August is the best month of the year in Hallstatt.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
16°
Daylight
14.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is August the right month?
August is actually the best month of the year in Hallstatt. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Austria
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.82°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 5°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 51%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Hallstatt ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AustriaTemperate climate with a 7.6 → 0.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
47.56°N · 13.65°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hallstatt?
August is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 6.3h of sunshine and 46.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Hallstatt get in August?
Hallstatt averages 6.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Hallstatt?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Hallstatt in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Hallstatt good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Hallstatt scores 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Hallstatt?
January is the most difficult month to visit Hallstatt, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Hallstatt in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Hallstatt (high), with about 14.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.