Early winter · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in December
Hallstatt cools off: highs slip to 41°F (5°C), from 49°F in November, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 41°F (5°C).
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Only about 8 h 15 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 15 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 56/100 in November to 41/100.
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.0 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hallstatt in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Hallstatt Marktplatz
The small square at the heart of the village, ringed by painted houses with a Holy Trinity column at its center.
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Guided tours of the world's oldest known salt mine, with miners' wooden slides and an underground salt lake.
Beinhaus
The charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel beside the Catholic church, holding over 600 painted skulls.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Gasthof Zauner
Family-run inn on the Marktplatz known for grilled lake char and Austrian classics.
Nearby in December
- Salzburg in December~33 mi · highs 38°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lake Bled in December~85 mi · highs 39°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in December~100 mi · highs 35°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Munich in December~104 mi · highs 38°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, 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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Hallstatt in December?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Hallstatt in December?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 52.8 in (1341 mm).
What should I pack for Hallstatt in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.0 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Hallstatt
Routes in season in December
- Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna Late Nov – early Jan
Planning Hallstatt in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.