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Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee weather & best time to visit

Mountain air

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Sunshine a year
1,860 h
Rain a year
1,227 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
498 m

Climate in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

The best time to visit Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is from April to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 134 mm of precipitation.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in spring

Mar – May

55

Fair

  • 10–20 °C by day
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in summer

Jun – Aug

70

Good

  • 24–25 °C by day
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 47 rainy days in all

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in autumn

Sep – Nov

53

Fair

  • 9–20 °C by day
  • 4.1 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in winter

Dec – Feb

10

Poor

  • 3–6 °C by day
  • 2.7 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

Apr – Oct

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

61

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 7°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

07:2318:20

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 07:03–08:05 · evening 17:38–18:39
Blue hour
Morning 06:52–07:03 · evening 18:39–18:51

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.

October in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high17°12°
Night-time low8°3°
Daylight11.7 h10.1 h

What is the weather like in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in October?

In October, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 57 min07:23 – 18:20
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 moreAll months
Snow days
1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee: score 71 against 61. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score6171better
Daytime high15°25°
Night-time low6°14°
Sunshine4.3 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days12better15
Rainfall88 mmbetter129 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

9January3° · 2.4 h

In January, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 87 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in January
14February6° · 3.6 h

In February, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in February
32March10° · 4.9 h

In March, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 93 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in March
67April15° · 6.5 h

In April, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in April
65May20° · 6.9 h

In May, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in May
70June24° · 7.5 h

In June, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in June
69July25° · 7.5 h

In July, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in July
71August25° · 7.4 h

In August, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in August
70September20° · 5.7 h

In September, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in September
61October15° · 4.3 h

In October, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in October
28November9° · 2.4 h

In November, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in November
8December4° · 2.0 h

In December, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

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 6°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan93°−4°2.4 h1487
FebruaryFeb146°−3°3.6 h1278
MarchMar3210°0°4.9 h1493
AprilApr6715°3°6.5 h1379
MayMay6520°8°6.9 h17134
JuneJun7024°12°7.5 h16125
JulyJul6925°14°7.5 h16134
AugustAug7125°14°7.4 h15129
SeptemberSep7020°10°5.7 h13116
OctoberOct6115°6°4.3 h1288
NovemberNov289°1°2.4 h1280
DecemberDec84°−3°2.0 h1485

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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, 13.62° E · 498 m · Europe/Vienna

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,860 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 7.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.3 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 39 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee, 39 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee: 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.

Per year
1,227 mm on 168 days
Wettest month
Jul · 134 mm
Driest month
Feb · 78 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 88 mm

In October, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has about 12 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

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 65 min
Light brown skin
about 90 min
Olive skin
about 115 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

How breezy and how cloudy Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee 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.

Year average
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 73 %
OctoberCloud cover 67 %Sunshine 4.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee: mostly cloudy, with about 4.3 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.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

How often the day gets hot in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
10 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 15 °C

In October, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Snow
Snow

Snow in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

When Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee 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 days a year
36 days
Fresh snow a year
135 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 10 / 100

In October, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has about 1 day 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.

Planning a trip to Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Weather for your travel dates

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Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee 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.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    66

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    70

    GoodBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    61

    Good

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    9

    Poor

    • 4 °C by day
    • 2.2 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,100 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.

Good to know: Austria

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+43
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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In October Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 52). During the day Gosau is 1 °C cooler than Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee.

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee vs Gosau, in October
in OctoberBad Goisern am HallstätterseeGosau
Holiday weather score6152
Daytime high15°14°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1214
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Frequently asked questions about Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

When is the best time to visit Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?

The best time to visit Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?

The wettest month is July with 134 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 78 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee get?

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee in?

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?

A nonstop flight from London to Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee?

Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 66, summer holidays 70, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 9.