Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 7°
nights -2 to -1°
- 16 rainy days · 143 mm
- 5.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
- Jan5°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar10°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May18°recommended
- Jun23°recommended
- Jul24°recommended
- Aug24°recommended
- Sep20°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov11°not recommended
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -2° | 4.8 h | 161 mm | 18 d | |
| February | 7° | -1° | 6.3 h | 123 mm | 13 d | |
| March | 10° | 1° | 7.9 h | 119 mm | 16 d | |
| April | 14° | 3° | 9.2 h | 130 mm | 16 d | |
| May | 18° | 8° | 9.2 h | 195 mm | 21 d | ✓ |
| June | 23° | 13° | 11.5 h | 173 mm | 20 d | ✓ |
| July | 24° | 15° | 11.5 h | 166 mm | 19 d | ✓ |
| August | 24° | 15° | 10.3 h | 180 mm | 18 d | ✓ |
| September | 20° | 11° | 8.7 h | 164 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 8° | 7 h | 132 mm | 14 d | |
| November | 11° | 2° | 5.8 h | 112 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 7° | -1° | 4.7 h | 145 mm | 16 d |
The four seasons in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hallstatt) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May10 to 18°
nights 1 to 8°
- 18 rainy days · 148 mm
- 8.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug23 to 24°
nights 13 to 15°
- 19 rainy days · 173 mm
- 11.1 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 20°
nights 2 to 11°
- 14 rainy days · 136 mm
- 7.2 h of sun
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h57 of daylight, in December 8h27, a difference of 7h30.
8h50Jan
10h11Feb
11h45Mar
13h34Apr
15h06May
15h57Jun
15h36Jul
14h15Aug
12h29Sep
10h45Oct
9h13Nov
8h27Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hallstatt" (47.56°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, month by month
EventsNarzissenfest (Daffodil Festival)MayCorpus Christi processionMay to JuneKrampuslaufDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MayNarzissenfest (Daffodil Festival)
Bad Aussee builds giant figures out of daffodils and parades them on land and then on the lake, in late May.
- May to JuneCorpus Christi procession
Hallstatt's procession takes place in decorated boats on the lake, on a Thursday in late May or early June.
- DecemberKrampuslauf
Masked, horned Krampus figures roam the villages in early December, on the eve of St Nicholas, with bells on their belts.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended5°-2° at night
- 161 mm · 18 d
- 4.8 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°-1° at night
- 123 mm · 13 d
- 6.3 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended10°1° at night
- 119 mm · 16 d
- 7.9 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°3° at night
- 130 mm · 16 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended18°8° at night
- 195 mm · 21 d
- 9.2 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended23°13° at night
- 173 mm · 20 d
- 11.5 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended24°15° at night
- 166 mm · 19 d
- 11.5 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended24°15° at night
- 180 mm · 18 d
- 10.3 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended20°11° at night
- 164 mm · 16 d
- 8.7 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°8° at night
- 132 mm · 14 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 112 mm · 13 d
- 5.8 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°-1° at night
- 145 mm · 16 d
- 4.7 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. A very wet month, 161 mm of rain over 18 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (4.8 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (123 mm). Expect 6.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 10 °C at best, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 119 mm of rain over 16 days. Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Frequent rain: 130 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 195 mm over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 173 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 166 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 180 mm over 18 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 164 mm over 16 days. Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Frequent rain: 132 mm over 14 days. Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.8 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. A very wet month, 145 mm of rain over 16 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (4.7 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 24 °C, with 19 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hallstatt).
Which month should you avoid in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 161 mm over 18 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hallstatt).
What is the hottest month in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
July, with 24 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hallstatt).
What is the coldest month in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hallstatt).
What is the driest month in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
November: 112 mm over 13 days of rain, against 195 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut?
June, with 11.5 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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