Weather & Climate In Alpbach
Four different seasons characterise the continental climate of Alpbach. Altitude, which varies from 975 to 2100 meters above sea level, and position in a valley encircled by mountains have an impact on the weather in Alpbach.
Spring in Alpbach
At Alpbach, spring is a transitional season when the snow melts and the flowers blossom. Averaging 2°C in March, the temperatures climb progressively to 12°C in May. With six or eight hours of sunshine on average each day, the days get longer and brighter. At 70 to 90 mm on average each month, precipitation is modest. Alpbach’s verdant surroundings and the pure air are best enjoyed in the spring, when you may also tour the neighboring towns and sites.
Summer in Alpbach
At 16°C in June, 18°C in July, and 17°C in August, summer in Alpbach is the hottest and sunniest time of year. With nine or ten hours of sunshine on average every day, the days are long and brilliant. Additionally abundant is the precipitation, which ranges from 100 to 120 mm on average every month, primarily in the form of showers and thunderstorms. Travelers swarm to Alpbach in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor pursuits like hiking, riding, swimming, and paragliding as well as the cultural events like the Alpbach Music Festival and the European Forum Alpbach.
Autumn in Alpbach
Autumn in Alpbach is a lovely and beautiful time of year when the leaves turn different hues and the temperature falls. In September the average temperature is 13°C, in October 9°C, and in November 4°C. There are five to seven hours of sunshine on average every day, although the days become shorter and cloudier. There is little rain, usually between 60 and 80 mm a month. In addition to taking in the traditional festivals and rituals, including the Almabtrieb—the cattle drive from the alpine meadows to the valley—and All Saints’ Day—when the graves are decked with flowers and candles—fall is a wonderful time to visit Alpbach.
Winter in Alpbach
Averaging -1°C in December, -3°C in January, and -2°C in February, winter in Alpbach is the coldest and snowiest time of year. There are three to four hours of sunshine on average each of the short, gloomy days. There is a lot of precipitation—between 100 and 140 mm on average per month, most of it snow. Being a part of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area, which has 113 km of slopes and 47 lifts for all skill levels, winter is the ideal time to go skiing and snowboarding in Alpbach. Enjoying the Christmas and New Year festivities in Alpbach as well as the joyous and romantic atmosphere is also best done in the winter.
Average Temperature in Alpbach
Lower below the 9.4°C national average, Alpbach’s yearly average is 8.3°C. At an average of 18.3°C, July is the hottest month; January is the coldest, at -3.1°C. Its year-round temperature variation is 21.4°C, greater than the 19.9°C national average.
| Month | Avg. Temperature °C (°F) | Min. Temperature °C (°F) | Max. Temperature °C (°F) | Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5.6 (21.8) | -10.3 (13.5) | -0.5 (31.1) | 101 (4) |
| Feb | -3.8 (25.1) | -8.6 (16.6) | 1.1 (34) | 98 (3.9) |
| Mar | -0.1 (31.9) | -5.2 (22.7) | 4.9 (40.9) | 132 (5.2) |
| Apr | 3.8 (38.9) | -1.9 (28.5) | 9 (48.2) | 134 (5.3) |
| May | 8.8 (47.8) | 2.7 (36.9) | 14.1 (57.4) | 205 (8.1) |
| Jun | 12.8 (55.1) | 6.9 (44.5) | 17.9 (64.2) | 228 (9) |
| Jul | 14.3 (57.8) | 8.6 (47.5) | 19.4 (66.9) | 229 (9) |
| Aug | 14.2 (57.5) | 8.6 (47.5) | 19.3 (66.8) | 213 (8.4) |
| Sep | 10.2 (50.4) | 5.1 (41.2) | 15.4 (59.7) | 164 (6.5) |
| Oct | 6.3 (43.4) | 1.2 (34.2) | 11.9 (53.5) | 120 (4.7) |
| Nov | 0.4 (32.8) | -4.3 (24.2) | 5.6 (42.1) | 113 (4.4) |
| Dec | -4.4 (24.1) | -8.9 (16) | 0.8 (33.4) | 109 (4.3) |
Average Precipitation in Alpbach
Alpbach receives more than the 1016 mm national average of yearly precipitation—1060 mm. At 120 mm of average precipitation, August is the wettest month; November is the driest. The yearly variation in precipitation is 60 mm, less than the 74 mm national average.
| Month | Average Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 101 |
| Feb | 98 |
| Mar | 132 |
| Apr | 134 |
| May | 205 |
| Jun | 228 |
| Jul | 229 |
| Aug | 213 |
| Sep | 164 |
| Oct | 120 |
| Nov | 113 |
| Dec | 109 |
Average Humidity in Alpbach
In Alpbach, the yearly average of humidity is 77%, higher than the 72% national average. At 84% average humidity, December is the most humid month; at 70% average humidity, April is the least humid. The year-round variations in humidity are 14%, less than the 16% national average.
| Month | Average Humidity (%) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 79 |
| Feb | 78 |
| Mar | 76 |
| Apr | 74 |
| May | 77 |
| Jun | 78 |
| Jul | 78 |
| Aug | 79 |
| Sep | 81 |
| Oct | 80 |
| Nov | 80 |
| Dec | 79 |
Average Wind in Alpbach
Alpbach experiences 4.8 km/h of average yearly wind speed, which is less than the 6.2 km/h national average. At 5.7 km/h on average, January is the windiest month; September is the calmest, at 4.1 km/h. Year-round variations in wind speed are 1.6 km/h, less than the 2.3 km/h national average.
| Month | Average Wind Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 |
| Feb | 7.4 |
| Mar | 7.2 |
| Apr | 7.0 |
| May | 6.4 |
| Jun | 5.9 |
| Jul | 5.8 |
| Aug | 5.8 |
| Sep | 6.0 |
| Oct | 6.4 |
| Nov | 6.8 |
| Dec | 7.0 |
Average Sunshine Hours in Alpbach
Alpbach enjoys more sunlight hours on average each year—1829—than the national average of 1640. At 297 sunlight hours on average, July is the sunniest month; December is the gloomiest, with just 86 hours. The yearly variation in sunlight hours is 211, more than the 184 national average.
| Month | Average Sunshine Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 10 |
| Aug | 9 |
| Sep | 7 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 3 |
