Weather & Climate In Semmering
Semmering’s temperate continental climate is typified in the four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Semmering summers are hot and muggy; winters are cold and snowy; spring and fall are mild and erratic.
Some general notes on Semmering’s climate:
- Annual averages for temperature range 9.6 °C, or 49.3 °F.
- With highs of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and lows of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F July boasts the highest temperatures of the year.
- With lows of -5.4 °C (22.3 °F) and highs of 1.4 °C (34.5 °F January is the chilliest month.
- June is the wettest month generally, with average precipitation of 97.8 mm (3.9 in).
- At an average of 36.9 mm (1.5 in), February is the driest month of the year.
- Typical year sees 136.7 cm (53.8 in) of snowfall.
- The annual average is 1,497 sunshine hours.
Seasonal Weather Patterns in Semmering
Spring Weather in Semmering
Semmering experiences a transitional spring as the seasons flip from winter to summer. One can expect to see the mercury rise, the snow melt, the flowers bloom, and the days get longer in Semmering, usually starting in March and running into May. Semmering’s springtime weather can vary rapidly and unexpectedly depending on the NAO phase and other variables, so rendering an erratic season overall. One single spring day in Semmering can have sunny and warm, overcast and chilly, or wet and windy. Spring in Semmering is a time to enjoy the outdoors, vegetation, and cultural events; but, you should be ready for anything the season presents.
Summer Weather in Semmering
Summer is both the hottest and the rainiest season in Semmering. Usually spanning June to August, Semmering’s summer is marked by high temperatures, high humidity, regular thunderstorms, and lots of sunlight. The subtropical high-pressure system over the Mediterranean causes Semmering’s summer weather to be rather predictable. This system brings the surroundings warm and humid air. Semmering has summers ranging from cool and pleasant in the mountains to hot and muggy in the valleys. While you savor Semmering’s natural beauty, outdoor sports, and events in summer, be aware of the heat, the rain, and the possible hazards.
Autumn Weather in Semmering
Semmering experiences still another fall climate change as summer gives way to winter. Usually starting in September and running through November, the fall season in Semmering is defined by cooler weather, shifting foliage, fewer daylight hours, and a general gloom. The NAO phase and other variables affect how rapidly and unexpectedly the autumn season’s weather might change in Semmering. In Semmering, autumnal conditions might span a single day from sunny and mild to foggy and cold—or even stormy and windy. When you visit Semmering in the fall, be ready for any kind of weather; the lovely and romantic surroundings, bike and hiking paths, and great cuisine are all just waiting to be savored.
Winter Weather in Semmering
Semmering in winter, it snows and gets coldest. Usually starting in December and running through February, Semmering’s winter is marked by low temperatures, lots of snowfall, frequent frost, and little sunlight. The polar high-pressure system that mostly influences Scandinavia and delivers cold, dry air to the region causes Semmering experiences a rather constant winter temperature. In the mountains, it is cold and snowy; in the valleys of Semmering, it can be clear and sunny during winter. While you savor the white and magical scene, ski and snowboard slopes, and Christmas markets in Semmering during winter, be careful of the cold, ice, and avalanches.
Average Temperatures Throughout the Year
Month | Average Min (°C) | Average Max (°C) |
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January | -5.8 | 0.3 |
February | -4.8 | 1.5 |
March | -0.8 | 6.8 |
April | 2.9 | 12.7 |
May | 6.3 | 15.6 |
June | 10.1 | 20 |
July | 11.8 | 22.2 |
August | 12 | 22.3 |
September | 8.1 | 17.1 |
October | 4.1 | 11.8 |
November | -0.1 | 5.5 |
December | -4.2 | 1.1 |
Precipitation Levels in Semmering
Month | Average Precipitation (mm) |
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January | 41 |
February | 38 |
March | 46 |
April | 55 |
May | 83 |
June | 97 |
July | 103 |
August | 88 |
September | 67 |
October | 57 |
November | 54 |
December | 48 |
Average Wind in Semmering
Month | Average Wind Speed (km/h) | Average Wind Direction |
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January | 9.8 | NW |
February | 10.1 | NW |
March | 10.7 | NW |
April | 10.6 | NW |
May | 9.9 | NW |
June | 9.5 | NW |
July | 9.1 | NW |
August | 8.9 | NW |
September | 9.4 | NW |
October | 9.9 | NW |
November | 10.3 | NW |
December | 10.2 | NW |
Average Sunshine Hours in Semmering
Month | Average Sunshine Hours |
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January | 2.4 |
February | 3.6 |
March | 4.8 |
April | 6.1 |
May | 6.8 |
June | 7.4 |
July | 7.8 |
August | 7.4 |
September | 5.8 |
October | 4.3 |
November | 2.6 |
December | 2 |