Best Time to Visit Fluchtkogel
Summer months are best for hiking and general access; winter requires alpine experience and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Fluchtkogel
Fluchtkogel's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -16°C to 3°C. Abundant rainfall (1346 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -11° | -24° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 8.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -11° | -24° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 7.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 7.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -8° | -18° | 119 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -7° - -3° | -12° | 95 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 121 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 5.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -4° - 0° | -7° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -7° - -3° | -12° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -12° - -7° | -19° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 7.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -9° | -21° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 8.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
How to Get to Fluchtkogel
Approaches depend on the chosen route; access is typically from Tyrolean valleys with trailheads reachable by local roads. Use regional alpine maps and contact local mountain huts or the Austrian Alpine Club for route conditions.
Tips for Visiting Fluchtkogel
- Check conditions with local alpine clubs before attempting routes-weather is changeable.
- Acclimatize appropriately and use map/GPS-trails can be indistinct above tree line.
- Hire a qualified mountain guide for glacier travel or technical climbs.
