Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in April
Hallstatt warms up: highs climb to 59°F (15°C), from 48°F in March, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 73/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 59°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (75 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April is one of Hallstatt's best months on the climate data.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 5.5 in (140 mm).
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and September & October.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 53/100 in March to 73/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hallstatt in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Krippenstein
Dachstein peak above Obertraun reached by cable car, with freeride skiing, snowshoe routes and views over the lake.
Why now April scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gasthof Zauner
Family-run inn on the Marktplatz known for grilled lake char and Austrian classics.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 3.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Welterbeblick Skywalk
A viewing platform jutting out 350 m above the village, reached by the Salzbergbahn funicular.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Evangelical Church
The 1860s Protestant church whose slender spire on the lakeshore is the village's best-known silhouette.
Nearby in April
- Salzburg in April~33 mi · highs 58°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Bled in April~85 mi · highs 59°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in April~100 mi · highs 52°F, 3.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Munich in April~104 mi · highs 58°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,308 m to Hallstatt's ~515 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hallstatt in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Hallstatt?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 73/100. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
How cold is Hallstatt in April?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in April?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.8 in (1341 mm).
What should I pack for Hallstatt in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Hallstatt in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.