AI-generatedAltaussee at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 1,301 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 723 m
Climate in Altaussee
Altaussee has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Altaussee is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2218:19
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:03–08:04 · evening 17:37–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:38–18:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Altaussee in October?
In October, Altaussee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Altaussee.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:22 – 18:19
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Altaussee
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Altaussee, 38 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Altaussee
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Altaussee: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Altaussee has about 13 rainy days with 94 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Altaussee
How breezy and how cloudy Altaussee is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Altaussee typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Altaussee: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Altaussee
When Altaussee is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Altaussee has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Altaussee
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 2° | −6° | 2.4 h | 14 | 92 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 4° | −5° | 3.6 h | 13 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 7° | −2° | 4.8 h | 15 | 99 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 12° | 1° | 6.5 h | 13 | 83 |
| MayMay | 63 | 17° | 6° | 6.8 h | 17 | 141 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 21° | 11° | 7.4 h | 16 | 131 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 22° | 12° | 7.4 h | 16 | 143 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 22° | 13° | 7.1 h | 15 | 136 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 17° | 9° | 5.6 h | 14 | 121 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 14° | 5° | 4.2 h | 13 | 94 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 7° | 0° | 2.4 h | 12 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −5° | 2.0 h | 15 | 92 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.64° N, 13.76° E · 723 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Altaussee
The best time to visit Altaussee is from May to September. The wettest month is July with 143 mm of precipitation.
Altaussee through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Altaussee in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Altaussee in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Altaussee in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Altaussee in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Altaussee for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Altaussee
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Altaussee: score 69 against 45. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 69better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 94 mmbetter | 131 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Altaussee month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 2 h
In January, Altaussee is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 92 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in January13February4° · 4 h
In February, Altaussee is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 84 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in February13March7° · 5 h
In March, Altaussee is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in March43April12° · 7 h
In April, Altaussee is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in April63May17° · 7 h
In May, Altaussee is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in May69June21° · 7 h
In June, Altaussee is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in June69July22° · 7 h
In July, Altaussee is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in July69August22° · 7 h
In August, Altaussee is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 136 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in August68September17° · 6 h
In September, Altaussee is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in September45October14° · 4 h
In October, Altaussee is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in October12November7° · 2 h
In November, Altaussee is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Altaussee.
Altaussee in November7December3° · 2 h
In December, Altaussee is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 92 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Altaussee.
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Altaussee vs. Schladming
In October the holiday weather in Altaussee and Schladming is about equally good (score 45 vs. 45). During the day it is about as warm in Schladming as in Altaussee.
| in October | Altaussee | Schladming |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Altaussee ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 29AltausseeThis page14°45
Planning a trip to Altaussee
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Altaussee in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Altaussee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Altaussee
When is the best time to visit Altaussee?
The best time to visit Altaussee is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Altaussee?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Altaussee?
The wettest month is July with 143 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Altaussee get?
Altaussee gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Altaussee in?
Altaussee uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Altaussee?
A nonstop flight from London to Altaussee takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Altaussee?
Altaussee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 8.
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