Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
September, August, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Salzkammergut?
The best time to visit Salzkammergut for hiking is September, August, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Salzkammergut, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Salzkammergut
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 83 |
February | 36Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -1° | 74 |
March | 30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 2° | 111 |
April | 31Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 6° | 99 |
May | 53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 10° | 143 |
June | 61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 14° | 179 |
July | 61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 16° | 189 |
August | 63Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 16° | 183 |
September | 66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 143 |
October | 44Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 111 |
November | 32Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 103 |
December | 32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | -1° | 93 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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