Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

Summer for hiking and wildflower meadows; winter for skiing and snow activities in prepared areas.

Summer

June-September · 10-20°C

Alpine meadows and most lifts or huts open for hikers.

Winter

December-March · -5-5°C

Good for winter sports in higher resorts; cold conditions prevail.

Weather & Climate near Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

Climate

Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1578 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

-29°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-10° - -2°	-10°	79 mm	partly cloudy	92%	3.1 m/s	0.1 low	8.9h
February	Poor	-10° - -1°	-10°	73 mm	partly cloudy	92%	3.3 m/s	0.3 low	10.2h
March	Poor	-7° - 2°	-7°	104 mm	partly cloudy	87%	3.4 m/s	0.6 moderate	11.8h
April	Poor	-4° - 5°	-3°	128 mm	overcast	81%	3.2 m/s	0.9 moderate	13.4h
May	Poor	1° - 11°	3°	141 mm	overcast	80%	2.9 m/s	1.3 high	14.8h
June	Poor	4° - 14°	7°	181 mm	overcast	80%	2.7 m/s	1.6 very high	15.6h
July	Acceptable	6° - 16°	11°	188 mm	partly cloudy	79%	2.6 m/s	1.7 very high	15.2h
August	Acceptable	6° - 16°	11°	166 mm	partly cloudy	81%	2.5 m/s	1.4 high	14.0h
September	Poor	3° - 13°	6°	152 mm	partly cloudy	84%	2.7 m/s	0.9 moderate	12.4h
October	Poor	-1° - 9°	2°	133 mm	partly cloudy	87%	2.8 m/s	0.5 low	10.7h
November	Poor	-5° - 2°	-5°	129 mm	partly cloudy	90%	3.0 m/s	0.2 low	9.3h
December	Poor	-8° - -1°	-9°	104 mm	partly cloudy	90%	3.1 m/s	0.1 low	8.5h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

The region is accessible by regional roads from Salzburg and by car from Carinthia. Regional train and bus connections serve valley towns; driving provides the most flexible access to trailheads and mountain huts.

Tips for Visiting Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

If visiting for hiking, ensure maps and local guidance on marked trails as alpine terrain can be deceptive.
Consider staying in a valley village to sample local cuisine and mountain hospitality.
In winter months some sections may be inaccessible due to snow-even when lower lifts operate.

Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge