Habicht Mountain
Prominent Tyrolean peak popular with climbers and hikers
Seen from Innsbruck's approaches, Habicht is a prominent Tyrolean peak with established mountaineering routes. Climbers and ski-tourers attempt its ridges for alpine exposure and wide mountain views.
Habicht at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting Habicht#
- Start alpine routes on Habicht very early in the day - the region commonly builds afternoon thunderstorms in summer, so early starts reduce exposure to sudden weather and unstable conditions.
- On clear days you can see Habicht from Innsbruck and surrounding valleys; use that as a weather check before committing to an ascent and consult local alpine services for route and glacier-condition updates.
Best Time to Visit Habicht#
Visit in summer (June-September) for the most accessible conditions for climbing and hiking.
Summer (best for climbing/hiking)
June-September · 10-20°C (valley warmer; summit much colder)
Most reliable weather for alpine hiking and climbing; snow is largely gone from normal routes though higher areas remain cool.
Winter
November-April · -10-0°C
Cold with significant snow-popular for ski touring but requires winter mountaineering experience and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Habicht#
Climate
Habicht's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1483 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Air Quality:
AQI 36
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 116 mm | overcast | 93% | 8.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -14° - -9° | -20° | 106 mm | overcast | 94% | 7.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -7° | -19° | 139 mm | overcast | 92% | 7.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -10° - -5° | -15° | 139 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 120 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 138 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 0° | -9° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -5° | -15° | 128 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -6° | -18° | 124 mm | overcast | 91% | 8.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |