Weather & Climate In Gröbming
Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, and paragliding often have vacations in Gröbming. The Schladming Tauern mountains, which provide varied topography and picturesque panoramas, around the town. The height, topography, and proximity to the Alps all affect Gröbming’s weather and climate. Though there are several microclimates because to local variations in elevation and height, the town has a continental climate with cold winters and nice summers.
In Gröbming, winter lasts from December to February, when the average temperature is -0.7 degrees Celsius. Averaging -5.4°C at the low and 2.1°C at the high, January is the coldest month. Wintertime brings a lot of snowfall, especially at higher elevations where the average depth is 28 centimetres. The town’s ski areas, Stoderzinken, Galsterberg, and Hauser Kaibling, provide slopes of different difficulty and snow quality. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and ice skating are other excellent winter sports.
March through May is Gröbming’s springtime, when the temperature averages 9.6 degrees Celsius. At 7.4°C on average for lows and 18.8°C on average for highs, May is the warmest month. Gradually melting snow exposes a more vibrant, greener surroundings. For taking in the sunny days, fresh air, and budding flowers, spring is the best time of year. Springtime in the town brings a number of celebrations and events, such as the Maypole festival, the Easter market, and the Gröbming Classic, a rally of antique cars.
At 16.5 degrees Celsius on average, summer in Gröbming lasts from June to August. At an average high of 23.4°C and an average low of 11.6°C, July is the hottest month. At 102 mm of average monthly rainfall, summer is the wettest season. Along with sunny, dry days, the town experiences thunderstorms and showers. Hiking, bicycling, paragliding, rafting, and swimming are all best done outside in the summer. Many walks, tours, and outings in the town accommodate people of all interests and ability levels. Along with this, the town puts on a number of summertime cultural and musical events, such as the Jazz Festival, the Mountain Festival, and Gröbming Summer Night.
September through November are the months of autumn in Gröbming, when the temperature averages 8.8 degrees Celsius. At an average low of 0.6°C and an average high of 9.1°C, November is the coldest month. At 47 mm of average monthly rainfall, autumn is the driest season. Daytimes in the town are bright and sunny as well as cloudy and gloomy. It’s a great time of year to observe the foliage, harvest, and animal colors changing. The town celebrates several traditions and customs in the autumn, such as the Bauernherbst, or farmers’ autumn, the Kirchtag, the church fair, and the Almabtrieb, the cattle drive from the alpine meadows.
Average Temperature in Gröbming
At 8.5°C, the yearly average in Gröbming is just below the 9.4°C national average. At 17.1°C on average, July is the hottest month; January is the coldest, at -3.9°C. There is a noteworthy seasonal variance as seen by the 21°C temperature swings throughout the year.
| Month | Average High (°C) | Average Low (°C) | Average Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1 | -8 | -3.9 |
| Feb | -3 | -8 | -4.5 |
| Mar | 8 | -2 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 13 | 2 | 7.6 |
| May | 18 | 7 | 12.6 |
| Jun | 21 | 10 | 15.6 |
| Jul | 23 | 11 | 17.1 |
| Aug | 22 | 11 | 16.6 |
| Sep | 19 | 8 | 13.6 |
| Oct | 14 | 4 | 9.2 |
| Nov | 9 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Dec | -1 | -6 | -3.1 |
Average Precipitation in Gröbming
Gröbming receives 704 mm of precipitation on average year, which is little more than the 683 mm national average. At 97 mm of average precipitation, July is the wettest month; March is the driest, at 45 mm. A little seasonal fluctuation is indicated by the 52 mm of variance in precipitation over the year.
| Month | Average Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 63 |
| Feb | 54 |
| Mar | 45 |
| Apr | 53 |
| May | 72 |
| Jun | 97 |
| Jul | 97 |
| Aug | 85 |
| Sep | 72 |
| Oct | 63 |
| Nov | 63 |
| Dec | 63 |
Average Humidity in Gröbming
In Gröbming, the yearly average of humidity is 79%, higher than the 74% national average. At 86% average humidity, December is the most humid month; at 72% average humidity, April is the least humid. There is little seasonal fluctuation as seen by the 14% variance in humidity across the year.
| Month | Average Humidity (%) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 86 |
| Feb | 83 |
| Mar | 77 |
| Apr | 72 |
| May | 68 |
| Jun | 71 |
| Jul | 73 |
| Aug | 74 |
| Sep | 78 |
| Oct | 82 |
| Nov | 84 |
| Dec | 86 |
Average Wind in Gröbming
At 3.5 m/s on average, Gröbming’s yearly wind speed is less than the 4.3 m/s national average. At 5 m/s on average, March is the windiest month; August is the calmest, with 2 m/s on average. There is little seasonal fluctuation as seen by the 3 m/s wind speed variance all year round.
| Month | Average Wind Speed (km/h) | Average Wind Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 | WNW |
| Feb | 6.2 | WNW |
| Mar | 6.9 | WNW |
| Apr | 6.1 | WNW |
| May | 5.4 | WNW |
| Jun | 5.0 | WNW |
| Jul | 4.7 | WNW |
| Aug | 4.6 | WNW |
| Sep | 5.0 | WNW |
| Oct | 5.7 | WNW |
| Nov | 6.0 | WNW |
| Dec | 5.8 | WNW |
Average Sunshine Hours in Gröbming
At 1,740 sunlight hours a year, Gröbming’s average is less than the 1,885 national average. At 240 hours of sunshine on average, July is the sunniest month; December, at 60 hours, is the cloudiest. The 180 hours of sunlight per year show a significant seasonal fluctuation.
| Month | Average Sunshine Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.0 |
| Feb | 3.1 |
| Mar | 4.0 |
| Apr | 5.0 |
| May | 6.0 |
| Jun | 7.0 |
| Jul | 8.0 |
| Aug | 7.0 |
| Sep | 6.0 |
| Oct | 4.0 |
| Nov | 2.0 |
| Dec | 2.0 |
