AI-generatedKatschberg Pass at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 1,139 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,162 m
Climate in Katschberg Pass
Katschberg Pass has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Katschberg Pass is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Katschberg Pass
The best time to visit Katschberg Pass 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 August with 129 mm of precipitation.
Katschberg Pass through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Katschberg Pass in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Katschberg Pass in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Katschberg Pass in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Katschberg Pass in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–2 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2218:20
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 07:03–08:03 · evening 17:39–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · 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 Katschberg Pass compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Katschberg Pass in October?
In October, Katschberg Pass is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:22 – 18:20
- 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
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
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 Katschberg Pass
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Katschberg Pass: score 70 against 48. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 114 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Katschberg Pass month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January0° · 2.9 h
In January, Katschberg Pass is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in January25February2° · 4.3 h
In February, Katschberg Pass is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in February26March6° · 5.2 h
In March, Katschberg Pass is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in March46April11° · 5.7 h
In April, Katschberg Pass is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in April62May17° · 6.3 h
In May, Katschberg Pass is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in May66June21° · 6.9 h
In June, Katschberg Pass is mild: daytime highs average 21 °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 119 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in June66July22° · 7.2 h
In July, Katschberg Pass is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in July67August22° · 6.8 h
In August, Katschberg Pass is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in August70September17° · 5.3 h
In September, Katschberg Pass is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in September48October12° · 4.1 h
In October, Katschberg Pass is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in October15November5° · 2.3 h
In November, Katschberg Pass is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in November20December0° · 2.2 h
In December, Katschberg Pass is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Katschberg Pass.
Katschberg Pass in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Katschberg Pass
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 (−8°), the warmest in July (10°). 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 | 21 | 0° | −8° | 2.9 h | 8 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 2° | −7° | 4.3 h | 8 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 6° | −3° | 5.2 h | 10 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 11° | 1° | 5.7 h | 14 | 86 |
| MayMay | 62 | 17° | 5° | 6.3 h | 17 | 123 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 21° | 8° | 6.9 h | 17 | 119 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 22° | 10° | 7.2 h | 17 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 22° | 10° | 6.8 h | 16 | 129 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 17° | 6° | 5.3 h | 12 | 114 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 12° | 3° | 4.1 h | 10 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 5° | −2° | 2.3 h | 11 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 0° | −6° | 2.2 h | 9 | 66 |
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 hours in Katschberg Pass
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Katschberg Pass, 37 % 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 in Katschberg Pass: 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, Katschberg Pass has about 10 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Katschberg Pass
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 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 and clouds in Katschberg Pass
How breezy and how cloudy Katschberg Pass 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 Katschberg Pass 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 72 % of the sky over Katschberg Pass: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Katschberg Pass
When Katschberg Pass 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, Katschberg Pass has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 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.
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Katschberg Pass 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.
Katschberg Pass has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 8 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
- 1,130 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.
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Katschberg Pass vs St. Michael im Lungau
In October the holiday weather in Katschberg Pass and St. Michael im Lungau is about equally good (score 48 vs 51). During the day it is about as warm in St. Michael im Lungau as in Katschberg Pass.
| in October | Katschberg Pass | St. Michael im Lungau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Katschberg Pass
When is the best time to visit Katschberg Pass?
The best time to visit Katschberg Pass 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 Katschberg Pass?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Katschberg Pass?
The wettest month is August with 129 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Katschberg Pass get?
Katschberg Pass gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Katschberg Pass in?
Katschberg Pass is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Katschberg Pass?
A nonstop flight from London to Katschberg Pass takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Katschberg Pass?
Katschberg Pass has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 63, summer holidays 67, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 21.