Goldberg Group

Mountains Austrian alpine massif with glaciated peaks

A mountain group in the Hohe Tauern with high alpine peaks, glaciers and ridgelines. Hikers, mountaineers and ski tourers use its routes and alpine huts for multi-day expeditions and glacier travel.

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Goldberg Group
Goldberg Group, Austrian Alps (border of Salzburg and Carinthia regions)
47.0000, 13.0833
Accessible year-round (conditions vary)
Free (access to range; guided activities may charge)

How to Get to Goldberg Group #

Access from valley towns such as Rauris or Bad Hofgastein; regional roads and mountain passes connect to trailheads and hiking routes.

Tips for Visiting Goldberg Group #

  • Many routes in the Goldberg Group are alpine; check local maps and seasonal hut schedules before venturing on multi-day traverses.
  • In summer, the range is popular with hikers and wildflower enthusiasts; in winter it requires alpine equipment for snow travel.
  • Use the Rauris and Bad Hofgastein valleys as common access points depending on the subrange targeted.

Best Time to Visit Goldberg Group #

The Goldberg Group is a mountain group in the Austrian Alps with glacier-carved peaks and alpine pastures, popular with hikers and climbers.

Summer
June-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Hiking and alpine pasture season; summer storms possible.
Winter
December-March · -10-5°C (14-41°F)
Snow and ski conditions; many routes become technical winter climbs.

Weather & Climate near Goldberg Group #

Climate

Goldberg Group's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1681 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -5°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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