Erlaufsee

Lake Alpine lake in Styria, Austria

Alpine Erlaufsee in Styria appeals to walkers and swimmers; the lake sits under wooded slopes and offers boating, lakeside trails and quiet mountain scenery.

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Erlaufsee
Erlaufsee, Styria, Austria
47.7922, 15.2725

How to Get to Erlaufsee #

Erlaufsee is in Styria; reach it by regional roads from nearby towns such as Mariazell or Scheibbs. Driving is the most practical option; local train and bus services connect the larger towns, from which a short taxi or bike ride will reach the lake.

Tips for Visiting Erlaufsee #

  • Arrive early for a quiet swim; the lake is popular with locals in summer.
  • Explore the shoreline trails-some lead to small, sheltered bays good for wild swimming.
  • Parking near the main access is limited in high season; consider arriving by bike or public transport if available.

Best Time to Visit Erlaufsee #

Best in summer for swimming and boating; spring and autumn for quieter shoreline walks.

Summer
June-August · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Warm enough for swimming and boating; busiest time.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Quieter, good for walking and photography.

Weather & Climate near Erlaufsee #

Climate

Erlaufsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1162 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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