Spitzstein

Mountain Border mountain between Austria and Germany, panoramic summit

Alpine peak on the Tyrolean side of the border, frequented by day-hikers for marked trails, wildflower meadows and wide views over nearby valleys.

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Spitzstein
47.7167, 12.2500

How to Get to Spitzstein #

Approach via regional roads in the Tyrol; nearest towns provide parking and trailhead access. Confirm seasonal road openings and hut availability with local tourist offices.

Tips for Visiting Spitzstein #

  • Early starts are best to avoid hot midday sun on exposed trails.
  • The area may have snow on higher ridges into late spring; confirm conditions with local alpine services.
  • Local alpine huts provide both shelter and up-to-the-minute weather information; consult them before longer excursions.

Best Time to Visit Spitzstein #

Overview: Spitzstein is a Tyrolean peak offering hiking and classic alpine views; accessible mostly in summer months for non-technical routes.

Summer
June-September · 7-22°C
Main hiking and scrambling season; stable weather and open huts.
Late spring
May-June · 0-12°C
Snow still possible on upper slopes; lower valleys green and wet.

Weather & Climate near Spitzstein #

Climate

Spitzstein's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1330 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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