Best time to visit Hallstatt

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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.

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Recent · 2020-2024
Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)
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Tropical nights · nights/yr ≥20°C ETCCDI TR20 — sleep killer (?)
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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)
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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher
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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher
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October 6/10 feels 17°C (+2°C vs 1991-2020) · HCI 62/100
Day 18° · Night 8° 71% humidity 10 km/h wind 13 rain days (181h) 173h sun
Thermal 7
Sky 6
Rain 5
Wind 9

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.

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Tours in Hallstatt

6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Hallstatt).

  1. 1Hallstatt day trip from Salzburg4.96★ (27)8hfrom $544
  2. 2Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Hallstatt5.00★ (2)1hfrom $141
  3. 3Hallstatt Private Walk Tour With A Professional Guide5.00★ (5)1h 30mfrom $305
  4. 4Customized Private Tour to Salzburg for Cruise Guests from Linz or Passau4.91★ (22)9hfrom $1613
  5. 5From Prague: Private Hallstatt Alps Day Trip with Lakeside Picnic4.94★ (32)from $1184
  6. 6Private Walking Tour in Hallstatt Romantic Historic Views5.00★ (2)2hfrom $449

Last refreshed 2026-05-27.

Similar climatesInterlaken91% · Salzburg90% · Lucerne88%

Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Hallstatt (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Hallstatt's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

Month-by-month

Month Temp °C Feels °C Rain days Rain h Rain h/day Humidity Wind km/h Sun h UV Interest Score
Jan -2–6 3 17 272 16.0 74% 10 110 1 Quiet 2
Feb 0–8 6 14 222 15.9 70% 11 130 2 Quiet 4
Mar 1–11 8 14 205 14.6 63% 10 189 3 Quiet 4
Apr 3–13 11 17 257 15.1 62% 11 203 4 Quiet 4
May 9–18 17 20 289 14.4 68% 10 218 4 Quiet 4
Jun 13–23 24 19 243 12.8 64% 10 259 6 Quiet 6
Jul 15–25 26 19 249 13.1 66% 10 273 6 Quiet 6
Aug 15–24 26 20 253 12.7 70% 10 237 5 Busy 5
Sep 11–21 21 15 216 14.4 70% 10 203 4 Busy 6
Oct 8–18 17 13 181 13.9 71% 10 173 2 Moderate 6
Nov 3–11 9 12 182 15.2 74% 9 132 1 Peak 5
Dec 0–7 4 17 257 15.1 77% 9 102 1 Busy 3

UV Index in Hallstatt by Month

UV index in Hallstatt peaks at 6 (high) in June, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.

Best months in detail

October

6/10

8–18°C · 13 rain days (181h) · 173 sun hours · 71% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

September

6/10

11–21°C · 15 rain days (216h) · 203 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)

June

6/10

13–23°C · 19 rain days (243h) · 259 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

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January

2/10

-2–6°C (feels 3°C) · 17 rain days (272h) · 110 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

February

4/10

0–8°C (feels 6°C) · 14 rain days (222h) · 130 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)

March

4/10

1–11°C (feels 8°C) · 14 rain days (205h) · 189 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

April

4/10

3–13°C (feels 11°C) · 17 rain days (257h) · 203 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)

May

4/10

9–18°C · 20 rain days (289h) · 218 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)

July

6/10

15–25°C (feels 26°C) · 19 rain days (249h) · 273 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)

August

5/10

15–24°C (feels 26°C) · 20 rain days (253h) · 237 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)

November

5/10

3–11°C (feels 9°C) · 12 rain days (182h) · 132 sun hours · 74% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)

December

3/10

0–7°C (feels 4°C) · 17 rain days (257h) · 102 sun hours · 77% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)

Frequently asked questions about visiting Hallstatt

When is the best time to visit Hallstatt?

October is the highest-scoring month (6/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 8–18°C (13 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, September, June.

What is the worst time to visit Hallstatt?

January is the lowest-scoring month (2/10). Typical conditions: -2–6°C (17 rainy days).

When are crowds lowest in Hallstatt?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Which months in Hallstatt have good weather but fewer tourists?

June (climate 6/10, crowd index 8) and July (climate 6/10, crowd index 32) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

What is the UV index in Hallstatt by month?

UV peaks at 6 (high) in June and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 4, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 5, Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 1, Dec 1.

What is the UV index in Hallstatt in June?

June is the peak UV month in Hallstatt, with a daily-peak UV index of 6 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.

How high can UV get in Hallstatt on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 6 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.