Late winter · Weather & things to do
Hallstatt in February
Hallstatt sees its driest month, with just 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 40°F (5°C) and lows of 26°F (-3°C).
With a comfort score of 42/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 40°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.6 in (67 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 40°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 26°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.6 in (67 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%.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort holds steady from January (40 → 42/100).
- Our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route is planned for Late Nov – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.6 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 February
Cold 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 when highs sit around 40°F.
Beinhaus
The charnel house in St. Michael's Chapel beside the Catholic church, holding over 600 painted skulls.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Guided tours of the world's oldest known salt mine, with miners' wooden slides and an underground salt lake.
Krippenstein
Dachstein peak above Obertraun reached by cable car, with freeride skiing, snowshoe routes and views over the lake.
Nearby in February
- Salzburg in February~33 mi · highs 39°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Bled in February~85 mi · highs 40°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in February~100 mi · highs 35°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Munich in February~104 mi · highs 39°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 40°F (5°C) and 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Hallstatt in February?
Average highs are 40°F (5°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Hallstatt in February?
Some: about 2.6 in (67 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 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 February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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