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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R17

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R17, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R17

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -1.2°C / 30°F -9.8°C / 14°F 127 mm 8
February 1.1°C / 34°F -7.1°C / 19°F 117 mm 9
March 4.1°C / 39°F -5°C / 23°F 173 mm 17
April 8.3°C / 47°F -2.2°C / 28°F 122 mm 11
May 10.8°C / 51°F 1.6°C / 35°F 184 mm 22
June 17.4°C / 63°F 7.5°C / 46°F 115 mm 18
July 18.4°C / 65°F 8.2°C / 47°F 134 mm 16
August 19.6°C / 67°F 8.6°C / 47°F 79 mm 11
September 13.2°C / 56°F 4°C / 39°F 208 mm 17
October 8.3°C / 47°F -0.2°C / 32°F 175 mm 13
November 2.7°C / 37°F -7°C / 19°F 68 mm 7
December -0.3°C / 31°F -9.3°C / 15°F 34 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 R17 are August. Expect daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nights near 9°C (48°F).

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

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