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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Purple A40

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Purple A40, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Purple A40

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -2.4°C / 28°F -10.3°C / 13°F 93 mm 14
February -0.3°C / 31°F -7.5°C / 19°F 83 mm 12
March 1.1°C / 34°F -6.6°C / 20°F 131 mm 15
April 4.8°C / 41°F -3.7°C / 25°F 119 mm 14
May 7.5°C / 46°F 0.1°C / 32°F 195 mm 24
June 14.6°C / 58°F 6°C / 43°F 216 mm 20
July 14°C / 57°F 6.5°C / 44°F 269 mm 25
August 15.7°C / 60°F 8°C / 46°F 162 mm 19
September 10.1°C / 50°F 2.8°C / 37°F 256 mm 17
October 6.2°C / 43°F -1°C / 30°F 127 mm 15
November 1.7°C / 35°F -5.4°C / 22°F 85 mm 11
December -1.2°C / 30°F -8.2°C / 17°F 80 mm 12

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 A40 are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nights near 7°C (45°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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