Roter Knopf Mountain
Mountain peak in Carinthia within the Carnic Alps
A Carinthian mountain in Austria offering alpine hiking and mountaineering routes across rugged ridgelines and high‑alpine terrain.
Roter Knopf at a Glance#
How to Get to Roter Knopf#
Reachable from regional roads in Carinthia; the nearest villages serve as trailheads. Local signage marks the approaches and the routes are maintained by regional alpine associations.
Tips for Visiting Roter Knopf#
- If attempting a ridge route, bring an alpine map and check recent route conditions with the local alpine club.
- Photographers should plan for early morning light-the summit picks up color before the valleys.
Best Time to Visit Roter Knopf#
Summer and early autumn deliver the most stable weather and best hiking windows.
Summer
June-September · 5-18°C
Best hiking conditions with minimal snow on normal routes.
Early autumn
September-October · 0-12°C
Crisp air and clearer skies; start early to avoid sudden weather.
Weather & Climate near Roter Knopf#
Climate
Roter Knopf's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1581 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 34
Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 7.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -8° | -20° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 7.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -7° | -18° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 138 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 136 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 152 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 169 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -4° - 1° | -8° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 6.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 6.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -12° - -7° | -18° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 7.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
