AI-generatedBad Hofgastein at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 1,804 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 836 m
Climate in Bad Hofgastein
Bad Hofgastein has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Bad Hofgastein is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bad Hofgastein
The best time to visit Bad Hofgastein is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 213 mm of precipitation.
Bad Hofgastein through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bad Hofgastein in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–18 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Bad Hofgastein in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Bad Hofgastein in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–19 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Bad Hofgastein in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2418:22
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 07:05–08:06 · evening 17:41–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:05 · evening 18:41–18:53
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 Hofgastein compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bad Hofgastein in October?
In October, Bad Hofgastein is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:24 – 18:22
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %78 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bad Hofgastein
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bad Hofgastein: score 62 against 53. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 8 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 22 |
| Rainfall | 126 mmbetter | 213 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bad Hofgastein month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January2° · 2.8 h
In January, Bad Hofgastein is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 115 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in January12February4° · 4.0 h
In February, Bad Hofgastein is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 109 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in February20March8° · 4.9 h
In March, Bad Hofgastein is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 136 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in March46April13° · 5.9 h
In April, Bad Hofgastein is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in April60May18° · 6.0 h
In May, Bad Hofgastein is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 199 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in May61June22° · 6.4 h
In June, Bad Hofgastein is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 198 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in June62July23° · 6.6 h
In July, Bad Hofgastein is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 213 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in July62August23° · 6.5 h
In August, Bad Hofgastein is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 192 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in August62September19° · 5.3 h
In September, Bad Hofgastein is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in September53October14° · 4.6 h
In October, Bad Hofgastein is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in October17November7° · 2.8 h
In November, Bad Hofgastein is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in November7December3° · 2.3 h
In December, Bad Hofgastein is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 115 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bad Hofgastein.
Bad Hofgastein in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bad Hofgastein
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | 7 | 2° | −7° | 2.8 h | 15 | 115 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 4° | −6° | 4.0 h | 14 | 109 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 8° | −2° | 4.9 h | 17 | 136 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 13° | 1° | 5.9 h | 16 | 122 |
| MayMay | 60 | 18° | 5° | 6.0 h | 21 | 199 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 22° | 10° | 6.4 h | 20 | 198 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 23° | 11° | 6.6 h | 22 | 213 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 23° | 11° | 6.5 h | 19 | 192 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 19° | 7° | 5.3 h | 16 | 168 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 14° | 3° | 4.6 h | 14 | 126 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 7° | −2° | 2.8 h | 14 | 111 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −6° | 2.3 h | 15 | 115 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bad Hofgastein
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 4.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bad Hofgastein, 42 % 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 in Bad Hofgastein: 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, Bad Hofgastein has about 14 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bad Hofgastein
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 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 and clouds in Bad Hofgastein
How breezy and how cloudy Bad Hofgastein 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 Bad Hofgastein typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Bad Hofgastein: mostly cloudy, with about 4.6 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 and humidity in Bad Hofgastein
How often the day gets hot in Bad Hofgastein (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bad Hofgastein has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 in Bad Hofgastein
When Bad Hofgastein 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, Bad Hofgastein has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 21 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 38 out of 100: possible.
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 Hofgastein
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Bad Hofgastein 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 Hofgastein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 15 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
- 1,090 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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Bad Hofgastein vs Bad Gastein
In October the holiday weather in Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein is about equally good (score 53 vs 55). During the day Bad Gastein is 1 °C cooler than Bad Hofgastein. Bad Gastein gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bad Hofgastein | Bad Gastein |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Bad Hofgastein
When is the best time to visit Bad Hofgastein?
The best time to visit Bad Hofgastein 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 Bad Hofgastein?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Bad Hofgastein?
The wettest month is July with 213 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 109 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bad Hofgastein get?
Bad Hofgastein gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Bad Hofgastein in?
Bad Hofgastein is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bad Hofgastein?
A nonstop flight from London to Bad Hofgastein takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bad Hofgastein?
Bad Hofgastein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 60, summer holidays 62, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 7.