Großer Rosennock

Mountain Rounded mountain in Carinthia within Nockberge range

Großer Rosennock crowns a Nockberge ridge; hikers follow marked trails to alpine meadows, panoramic summits and mountain huts in Carinthia’s rolling highlands.

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Großer Rosennock
46.8775, 13.7139

How to Get to Großer Rosennock #

Approaches are from nearby Carinthian villages; regional roads lead toward trailheads. Public transport may serve larger towns nearby but final access is by foot on mountain trails.

Tips for Visiting Großer Rosennock #

  • Bring a topo map - the Rosennock region has several intersecting trails and routes that split at high meadows.
  • Sunrise from the summit ridge is notable; plan an early start to avoid heat in summer and enjoy clearer air.
  • If approaching from the south, check road conditions; mountain passes may close in winter.

Best Time to Visit Großer Rosennock #

Peak season is summer for hiking; shoulder seasons are quieter but weather is more changeable.

Summer
June-September · 5-20°C
Best for clear ridge walks and alpine flowers.
Autumn
September-October · -2-12°C
Crisp air and fewer hikers; early snow can appear.

Weather & Climate near Großer Rosennock #

Climate

Großer Rosennock's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1865 mm/year), wettest in July.

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

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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