HöllengebirgeHöllengebirge at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Höllengebirge
Summer is the practical window for exploration; winter is for experienced mountaineers.
Summer
June-September · 5-20°C
Hiking season; the alpine meadows are accessible and mountain passes are snow-free.
Winter
December-March · -10-5°C
Snow and ice dominate; routes require alpine experience and proper equipment.
Weather & Climate near Höllengebirge
Climate
Höllengebirge's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1806 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 107 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 100 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 143 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 142 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 155 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 7° | 204 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 230 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 189 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 131 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 141 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Höllengebirge
Approach via regional roads from towns in Upper Austria. Small village trailheads provide access; local tourist offices in nearby municipalities can give current trail and parking information.
Tips for Visiting Höllengebirge
- Carry a detailed topographic map; trails are less heavily signposted than in the main Alpine areas.
- Expect rapidly changing mountain weather even in summer; pack layers and a map.
- Look for shepherds' huts and seasonal pastures - they tell the older stories of the range's use.