Wurzen Pass
Museum Mountain pass in Carinthia connecting valleys
Wurzen Pass in Carinthia links Alpine valleys with high mountain roads and forested approaches. Drivers, cyclists and hikers use the pass for scenic routes, trailheads and access between settlements in the border region.
How to Get to Wurzen Pass #
Accessible by regional roads connecting Austria and Slovenia; driving is the most practical option and the pass is reached from nearby Carinthian towns and mountain road networks.
Tips for Visiting Wurzen Pass #
- Check mountain weather forecasts and avalanche bulletins before crossing the pass; conditions can change rapidly.
- For cyclists and drivers the gradients are challenging - plan fuel and resting stops accordingly.
- Start early if attempting a crossing in a single day to avoid afternoon storms in summer.
Best Time to Visit Wurzen Pass #
Summer months are most reliable for safe passage and hiking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Wurzen Pass #
Wurzen Pass's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1635 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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