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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R16

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R16, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R16

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 2.4°C / 36°F -6°C / 21°F 142 mm 10
February 4.8°C / 41°F -3°C / 27°F 126 mm 8
March 7.7°C / 46°F -1.3°C / 30°F 185 mm 16
April 11.9°C / 53°F 1.3°C / 34°F 122 mm 12
May 14.4°C / 58°F 5°C / 41°F 215 mm 21
June 20.9°C / 70°F 10.7°C / 51°F 88 mm 16
July 21.9°C / 71°F 11.5°C / 53°F 121 mm 14
August 23°C / 73°F 12.1°C / 54°F 69 mm 11
September 16.7°C / 62°F 7.5°C / 46°F 219 mm 15
October 11.7°C / 53°F 3.3°C / 38°F 186 mm 11
November 6.1°C / 43°F -3.1°C / 26°F 79 mm 7
December 3.3°C / 38°F -5.2°C / 23°F 37 mm 7

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 Red R16 are August. Expect daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nights near 12°C (54°F).

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

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