Hochiss Mountain

Mountain in Tyrol popular with hikers and climbers

A Tyrolean summit above the Achensee basin, Hochiss attracts walkers and rock climbers for exposed ridgelines, scrambling routes and wide views down to the lake and neighbouring ranges.

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Hochiss at a Glance#

Address: Hochiss (Hochiss mountain), Tyrol, Austria

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How to Get to Hochiss#

Hochiss is in the Tyrol region of Austria. Access is by regional roads to village trailheads; consult local mountain offices for the best routes, lift operations and up-to-date conditions.

Tips for Visiting Hochiss#

  • Start early to avoid afternoon cloud build-up common in the Alps and to enjoy clearer summit views.
  • Local alpine huts and cable-car services offer route options - check seasonal operations before you go.
  • Hochiss can be steep near the summit; ensure appropriate footwear and water.

Best Time to Visit Hochiss#

Summer for hiking routes and winter for snow sports; local guides can advise on seasonal conditions.

Summer (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · 8-20°C
Main hiking season with alpine flowers and clear weather.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Dec-Mar · -10-3°C
Ski touring and snow activities; check avalanche bulletins.

Weather & Climate near Hochiss#

Climate

Hochiss's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1357 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – -1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – 0°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.1 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 -5°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 5°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – 0°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Hochiss#

Achen Lake
Achen Lake
Tyrolean alpine lake and popular outdoor recreation area
Lake 4.2 km
Tratzberg Castle
Tratzberg Castle
Well-preserved Tyrolean castle with Renaissance interiors
Castle 8.4 km