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Zinkwand

Cliff

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 essentials

Country: Austria
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: German, Croatian
Emergency: 133

Zinkwand at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -5° -16° 109 mm overcast 93% 7.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -12° - -5° -17° 99 mm overcast 92% 6.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.1h
March Poor -10° - -4° -14° 138 mm overcast 87% 6.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Poor -7° - -1° -10° 151 mm overcast 81% 5.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Poor -2° - 4° -4° 161 mm overcast 80% 4.9 m/s 1.2 high 14.9h
June Poor 1° - 8° 1° 198 mm overcast 80% 4.6 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Poor 3° - 11° 4° 211 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.6 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Acceptable 4° - 11° 4° 183 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.3 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Poor 1° - 8° 0° 160 mm partly cloudy 85% 5.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Poor -2° - 4° -4° 148 mm partly cloudy 86% 5.9 m/s 0.5 low 10.7h
November Poor -7° - -1° -11° 158 mm overcast 90% 6.4 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
December Poor -10° - -4° -14° 141 mm overcast 91% 7.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h