ErlaufseeThings to Do
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 64 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 62 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 82 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 3° | 81 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 16° | 11° | 113 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 19° | 13° | 135 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 70 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 70 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
Getting There & Around
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.