Hausruck

Mountains Hill range in Upper Austria

The Hausruck ridge in Upper Austria comprises forested hills, small market towns and farmed valleys; people visit for hiking, cycling and rural landscapes.

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Hausruck
48.1167, 13.5833
Open 24 hours
Free (open access)

Tips for Visiting Hausruck #

  • Aim for late spring through early autumn for the most pleasant hiking conditions and clearer views across the Upper Austrian countryside.
  • Use local tourist offices to pick up mapped, lesser-used trails-many visitors stick to the main ridge paths and miss quieter viewpoints and small hamlets.
  • Avoid busy weekend slots if you want solitude; weekday walks on side trails give a much quieter experience than the popular summit routes.

Best Time to Visit Hausruck #

Late spring through early autumn is the most comfortable time for outdoor activities on the Hausruck hills.

Summer (best for hiking)
June-August · ~15-25°C
Warmest and most pleasant conditions for walking and enjoying the ridge and countryside.
Autumn (scenery and cooler weather)
September-October · ~5-15°C
Crisper air and autumn colours; trails can be muddy after rain.
Winter (cold, possible snow)
December-February · around −5-5°C
Cold conditions with snow at times-suitable for winter sports in parts but requires winter gear.

Weather & Climate near Hausruck #

Climate

Hausruck's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1232 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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