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How to Get to Rudolfsturm #

Rudolfsturm is accessed from small towns in Upper Austria; nearest regional hubs include Gmunden and Bad Ischl. Drive along local roads toward Ebensee and follow signs to hiking trailheads; many visitors park in village lots and follow marked footpaths up to the tower.

Tips for Visiting Rudolfsturm #

Climb at mid-morning to enjoy clearer views and less dew on the tower steps
Bring binoculars-views extend across the Traunsee valley on clear days
Combine with a visit to nearby historic towns like Bad Ischl

Best Time to Visit Rudolfsturm #

Late spring to early autumn is ideal for clear views and safer walking conditions.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Jun-Aug · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Warm valley days and long daylight for exploring; excellent visibility from the tower.

Late Spring (May)

May · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Fresh green landscapes and fewer tourists; some trails may be muddy.

Autumn (Sep-Oct)

Sep-Oct · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Crisp air and autumn colors make the panoramic views particularly handsome.

Weather & Climate near Rudolfsturm #

Climate

Rudolfsturm'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 -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1390 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-27°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 2°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 3°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-2° – 7°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 17°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

168 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (190 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

190 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

165 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 2°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.3h daylight

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