When to go
The Best Time to Visit Hallstatt
Month-by-month climate data for Hallstatt, Austria — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Hallstatt— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
May–September, December. Long alpine days for the lake; December brings small Christmas markets and snowy lake reflections.
Warmest in Hallstatt: Jul (24°C / 75°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: May (~20 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Hallstatt climate, month by month
January
6° / -2°C
~17 rain days
Tough
February
8° / -1°C
~14 rain days
Fair
March
11° / 1°C
~14 rain days
Fair
April
13° / 3°C
~17 rain days
Fair
May
18° / 9°C
~20 rain days
Good
June
23° / 13°C
~19 rain days
Good
July
24° / 15°C
~19 rain days
Good
August
24° / 15°C
~20 rain days
Good
September
21° / 11°C
~15 rain days
Good
October
18° / 8°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
November
11° / 3°C
~12 rain days
Fair
December
7° / 0°C
~17 rain days
Tough
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