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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Purple A38

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Purple A38, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Purple A38

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 3.7°C / 39°F -6.1°C / 21°F 59 mm 11
February 6.8°C / 44°F -2.9°C / 27°F 48 mm 8
March 10°C / 50°F 0°C / 32°F 84 mm 15
April 13.5°C / 56°F 2.1°C / 36°F 75 mm 11
May 15.6°C / 60°F 5.6°C / 42°F 125 mm 21
June 22.5°C / 73°F 11.1°C / 52°F 119 mm 16
July 21.9°C / 71°F 12°C / 54°F 158 mm 21
August 23.5°C / 74°F 12.8°C / 55°F 109 mm 15
September 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8°C / 46°F 181 mm 15
October 13.6°C / 56°F 4.2°C / 40°F 96 mm 11
November 7.9°C / 46°F -1.6°C / 29°F 47 mm 8
December 4.7°C / 40°F -3.5°C / 26°F 46 mm 10

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Via Alpina Purple A38 are April. Expect daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nights near 2°C (36°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

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