Großer HafnerGroßer Hafner at a Glance
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Großer Hafner
Best visited in summer months for straightforward access; winter climbs require mountaineering gear.
Summer
June-September · 6-18°C
Best time for hiking and clear views; summer storms can appear in the afternoon.
Late Spring-Early Autumn
May, October · 0-12°C
Quieter on the trails but watch for residual snow at higher patches.
Weather & Climate near Großer Hafner
Climate
Großer Hafner'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 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1790 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -6° | -17° | 107 mm | overcast | 92% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -6° | -18° | 96 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 135 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 150 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 157 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 183 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 195 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 3° | -6° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 158 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -4° | -15° | 134 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Großer Hafner
Großer Hafner is in Carinthia. Approach roads and marked trails start from nearby valleys and alpine pastures; regional transport reaches larger local villages in summer, with private transfer or car being the most flexible option.
Tips for Visiting Großer Hafner
- Approach via the normal ridge routes and check seasonal alpine hut openings - some shelters are locked outside summer.
- The mountain can be windy; bring a windproof shell even in summer.
- Watch for loose rock on the summit approach; trekking poles help on the descent.