Preiner Wand

Cliff Steep limestone ridge popular with climbers and hikers

A steep limestone face on the Rax plateau in Lower Austria, Preiner Wand draws climbers, hikers and via ferrata users. Expect exposed routes, alpine meadows and mountain huts serving basic food and lodging.

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Preiner Wand
47.7167, 15.7333

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Weather & Climate near Preiner Wand #

Climate

Preiner Wand's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1413 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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