HochkarHochkar at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Hochkar
Best visited in winter for skiing or late spring for ski touring; summer brings clear hiking weather and far-reaching views.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Dec-Mar · -10°C to 2°C
Peak season for the ski area; reliable snow in the basin and lively weekend crowds.
Spring (Apr-May)
Apr-May · 0°C to 10°C
Snow lingers on shaded slopes; popular with ski tourers and ice-axe training.
Summer-Autumn (Jun-Oct)
Jun-Oct · 5°C to 20°C
Quiet hiking and alpine meadows; thunderstorms can arrive suddenly in summer.
Weather & Climate near Hochkar
Climate
Hochkar'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 -7°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1045 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 34
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -6° | 53 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 3° | -5° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 76 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 73 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 16° | 11° | 101 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 128 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 63 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -5° | 63 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Hochkar
From Vienna, drive roughly 2 hours (about 150 km) via the A1 motorway and then local B-routes to Göstling an der Ybbs; from there follow signs to the Hochkar valley station (allow 25-40 minutes on mountain roads). Regional trains reach Göstling an der Ybbs; from the station take a short taxi or local bus to the valley lift.
Tips for Visiting Hochkar
- If coming for ski touring, park at the valley station and take the Hochkarbahn early - afternoon winds often pick up and can make ridge travel unpleasant.
- Check local avalanche reports in winter; the north faces hold snow late into spring and attract experienced off-piste riders.
- On a clear day, walk up 15-30 minutes from the upper lift station for a quieter panorama - most visitors stop at the top station.