Zinkwand

Cliff Steep Alpine rock face popular with climbers

An alpine limestone face known to hikers and climbers for exposed routes and mountain views. Visitors attempt marked climbs, day hikes and seek high‑country panoramas.

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Zinkwand
47.2667, 13.6833

Best Time to Visit Zinkwand #

The Zinkwand is most accessible and pleasant in summer for hiking and climbing; shoulder seasons are cooler and winter is for experienced alpine visitors.

Summer
Jun-Sep · 5-20°C
Best for hiking and climbing routes on Zinkwand, with longer daylight and warmer, generally stable weather at lower elevations.
Spring/Autumn
May & Sep-Oct · 0-12°C
Cooler and changeable conditions; quieter on trails but watch for rain and early/late snow at higher elevations.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -10-2°C
Snow and ice are likely; winter visits require alpine experience and appropriate equipment.

Weather & Climate near Zinkwand #

Climate

Zinkwand's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1857 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (211 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

211 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
5.9 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 -7°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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