Großer Bösenstein

Mountain Prominent Styrian mountain popular with climbers

Großer Bösenstein in Styria offers alpine routes for experienced hikers and scramble sections; the summit gives views over Styrian ranges and pastureland.

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Großer Bösenstein
47.4333, 14.4000

How to Get to Großer Bösenstein #

Großer Bösenstein is in Styria. Access is by local mountain roads from nearby towns such as Admont or Liezen; marked trails leave from alpine pastures and mountain huts. Regional bus services run in summer to trailhead villages; private car or taxi is often the most direct option.

Tips for Visiting Großer Bösenstein #

  • Check with local alpine clubs for current route conditions and any seasonal pasture closures.
  • Early morning starts avoid the afternoon convective winds typical of Styrian mountains.
  • Most party routes are scrambles - small groups should inform local mountain rescue of plans.

Best Time to Visit Großer Bösenstein #

Best between late spring and early autumn; winters are snowy and require alpine equipment.

Summer
June-September · 8-20°C
Prime season for ascent with snow largely melted and alpine flowers in bloom.
Late Spring
May-June · 0-12°C
Possible snowfields at higher sections; good for experienced parties seeking solitude.

Weather & Climate near Großer Bösenstein #

Climate

Großer Bösenstein's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1730 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (205 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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