Großer Solstein

Mountain Prominent Tyrolean summit frequented by mountaineers and hikers

Großer Solstein in Tyrol belongs to the Karwendel range; the peak sees rock-climbing routes, marked alpine hikes and access to mountain huts for multi-day treks.

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Großer Solstein
47.3024, 11.3074
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Best Time to Visit Großer Solstein #

The optimal time to visit Großer Solstein is summer for clear trails and safe hiking; winter visits are for experienced alpine travelers.

Summer (main hiking season)
June-September · 5-20°C (colder at altitude)
Best time for non-technical ascents and alpine hiking on Großer Solstein, with most trails clear of snow.
Spring & Autumn
April-May, October · 0-15°C
Quieter conditions and good for lower-elevation walks; higher routes can retain snow and ice.
Winter
November-March · -10-5°C
Typical alpine winter with significant snow-routes are technical and require winter equipment.

Weather & Climate near Großer Solstein #

Climate

Großer Solstein's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1349 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
5.7 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 -9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -2°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 1°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.3 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 0°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
5.0 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 -5°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.4 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. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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