AI-generatedTamsweg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,775 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,026 m
Climate in Tamsweg
Tamsweg has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Tamsweg is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tamsweg
The best time to visit Tamsweg is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 206 mm of precipitation.
Tamsweg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tamsweg in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Tamsweg in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Tamsweg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Tamsweg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – 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: 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
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2118:20
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 07:02–08:03 · evening 17:38–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:02 · 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.
October in Tamsweg compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Tamsweg in October?
In October, Tamsweg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 124 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:21 – 18:20
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- 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 Tamsweg
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 Tamsweg: score 63 against 47. 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 | 47 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 5.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 124 mmbetter | 167 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tamsweg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January1° · 2.7 h
In January, Tamsweg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 116 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in January11February3° · 4.0 h
In February, Tamsweg is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 110 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in February16March7° · 5.1 h
In March, Tamsweg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 135 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in March42April12° · 6.0 h
In April, Tamsweg is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in April61May17° · 6.2 h
In May, Tamsweg is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 194 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in May62June21° · 6.6 h
In June, Tamsweg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in June62July23° · 6.7 h
In July, Tamsweg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 206 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in July62August22° · 6.7 h
In August, Tamsweg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in August63September18° · 5.4 h
In September, Tamsweg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 167 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in September47October13° · 4.7 h
In October, Tamsweg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 124 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in October11November6° · 2.6 h
In November, Tamsweg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg in November6December1° · 2.1 h
In December, Tamsweg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 116 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tamsweg.
Tamsweg 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 Tamsweg
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 | 1° | −7° | 2.7 h | 15 | 116 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 3° | −6° | 4.0 h | 14 | 110 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 7° | −2° | 5.1 h | 16 | 135 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 12° | 1° | 6.0 h | 16 | 118 |
| MayMay | 61 | 17° | 6° | 6.2 h | 21 | 194 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 21° | 9° | 6.6 h | 20 | 193 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 23° | 11° | 6.7 h | 21 | 206 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 22° | 11° | 6.7 h | 19 | 188 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 18° | 7° | 5.4 h | 16 | 167 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 13° | 3° | 4.7 h | 14 | 124 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 6° | −1° | 2.6 h | 14 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 1° | −6° | 2.1 h | 15 | 116 |
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 Tamsweg
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 4.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Tamsweg, 43 % 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 Tamsweg: 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, Tamsweg has about 14 rainy days with 124 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tamsweg
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tamsweg
How breezy and how cloudy Tamsweg 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 Tamsweg typically peaks at 8 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 69 % of the sky over Tamsweg: mostly cloudy, with about 4.7 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
Snow in Tamsweg
When Tamsweg 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, Tamsweg has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 25 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 44 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 Tamsweg
Weather for your travel dates
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Tamsweg 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.
Tamsweg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.4 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
- 1,140 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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Tamsweg vs St. Michael im Lungau
In October the holiday weather in Tamsweg and St. Michael im Lungau is about equally good (score 47 vs 51). During the day St. Michael im Lungau is 1 °C cooler than Tamsweg. St. Michael im Lungau gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Tamsweg | St. Michael im Lungau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Tamsweg
When is the best time to visit Tamsweg?
The best time to visit Tamsweg 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 Tamsweg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Tamsweg?
The wettest month is July with 206 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 109 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tamsweg get?
Tamsweg gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Tamsweg in?
Tamsweg is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tamsweg?
A nonstop flight from London to Tamsweg takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tamsweg?
Tamsweg 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 34, May half-term 61, summer holidays 62, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 7.