Villgraten Mountains Mountains

Alpine mountain range in Austria with rugged peaks

Alpine range on the Italy-Austria border offering marked trails, hut‑to‑hut routes and summer grazing landscapes that attract hikers and ski tourers.

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Villgraten Mountains at a Glance#

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How to Get to Villgraten Mountains#

Approach the Villgraten Mountains from the Pustertal/Iseltal corridors or from local Tyrolean valley roads. The nearest larger transport hubs are Lienz and Sillian; from there regional roads and mountain roads provide access to trailheads and village bases.

Tips for Visiting Villgraten Mountains#

  • Hire local guides for multi-day ridge traverses-the Villgraten/Defereggen areas cross valleys and weather can change fast.
  • Stay in valley guesthouses to experience local Tyrolean mountain hospitality and to stage early-morning starts.
  • Carry maps and GPS: some high trails are less clearly marked and alpine conditions can reduce visibility.

Best Time to Visit Villgraten Mountains#

Summer for hiking and huts; winter for experienced backcountry skiers with appropriate guides.

Summer
June-September · 8-22°C (46-72°F) depending on altitude
Peak hiking and alpine pasture season; mountain huts open and trails clear.
Winter
December-March · -15-2°C (5-36°F)
Snow offers opportunities for ski touring and snowshoeing but requires avalanche awareness.

Weather & Climate near Villgraten Mountains#

Climate

Villgraten Mountains's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 12°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 1°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 6°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° – -4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight