Late summer · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in August
Little changes in Hallstatt from July: highs stay near 76°F (24°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 64/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 6.9 in (175 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 76°F (24°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.9 in (175 mm) across the month.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 67°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (64 → 64/100).
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.9 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hallstatt in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Evangelical Church
The 1860s Protestant church whose slender spire on the lakeshore is the village's best-known silhouette.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 6.9 in of rain.
Beinhaus
The charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel beside the Catholic church, holding over 600 painted skulls.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in August.
Welterbeblick Skywalk
A viewing platform jutting out 350 m above the village, reached by the Salzbergbahn funicular.
Krippenstein
Dachstein peak above Obertraun reached by cable car, with freeride skiing, snowshoe routes and views over the lake.
Nearby in August
- Salzburg in August~33 mi · highs 75°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Lake Bled in August~85 mi · highs 79°F, 4.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in August~100 mi · highs 70°F, 5.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Munich in August~104 mi · highs 74°F, 5.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 64/100 against a best of 77 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain.
How hot is Hallstatt in August?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in August?
Yes: about 6.9 in (175 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 52.8 in (1341 mm).
What should I pack for Hallstatt in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.9 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Hallstatt in August?
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