Zwerchwand

Cliff Alpine peak in Upper Austria, popular climbing terrain

An alpine ridge in Upper Austria offering marked hiking routes and seasonal scrambling; visitors come for mountain views, high‑alpine meadows and day hikes from nearby valleys.

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Zwerchwand
Zwerchwand (mountain), Upper Austria, Austria
47.6667, 13.6667

Tips for Visiting Zwerchwand #

  • Check local hiking guides for route conditions; mountain weather changes quickly.
  • Bring a topographic map and compass if attempting routes off the main trails.

Best Time to Visit Zwerchwand #

Access is seasonal; summer for hiking and winter for snow sports, with attention to mountain safety.

Summer (hiking)
June-September · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Best for climbing and high-alpine flowers.
Winter (skiing/avalanche risk)
December-March · −5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snow sports possible but check avalanche forecasts.

Weather & Climate near Zwerchwand #

Climate

Zwerchwand'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 -6°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1406 mm/year), wettest in July.

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

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
2.3 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 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
2.4 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 9°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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