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Best time to visit Hallstatt: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of about 18-24°C, long days and fewer coaches. July and August are the warmest (about 23-24°C) and busiest, good for lake swimming. Rain is frequent all year, with 13-22 rainy days a month in the data.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | -2°C | 19 | low |
| Feb | 7°C | -2°C | 13 | low |
| Mar | 10°C | -1°C | 13 | low |
| Apr | 11°C | 2°C | 19 | medium |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 22 | high |
| Jun | 24°C | 13°C | 16 | high |
| Jul | 24°C | 15°C | 19 | very high |
| Aug | 23°C | 14°C | 20 | very high |
| Sep | 21°C | 11°C | 14 | high |
| Oct | 18°C | 9°C | 13 | high |
| Nov | 10°C | 2°C | 16 | low |
| Dec | 6°C | -1°C | 18 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool, about 10-11°C in March and April rising to 18°C in May; the ice cave and cable cars reopen around May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm at about 23-24°C by day and 13-15°C at night, with frequent showers; the busiest months.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 21°C in September and 18°C in October with autumn colours; morning fog on the lake, closures from November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, about 5-7°C by day and below freezing at night; snow on the roofs and a Christmas market, but some sights close.
Events worth planning around
- Corpus Christi lake procession on boats, late May or June (moves with Easter)
- Advent and Christmas market, December
- Salzkammergut summer festivals in Bad Ischl, July and August
When to avoid
Midday in July and August, when the lanes are packed with day-trippers. November to April if you want the ice cave, as it is closed.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Hallstatt?
May, June, September or October for mild weather and fewer coaches.
Is Hallstatt worth visiting in winter?
Yes for snowy scenery and quiet lanes, but the ice cave and some cable cars close from November to April.
When is Hallstatt least crowded?
Early morning and evening all year, and November to March outside Christmas.