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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R18

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R18, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R18

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -0.3°C / 31°F -8.5°C / 17°F 123 mm 8
February 1.8°C / 35°F -6.1°C / 21°F 124 mm 9
March 4.4°C / 40°F -3.9°C / 25°F 180 mm 17
April 8.8°C / 48°F -1.2°C / 30°F 133 mm 12
May 11.5°C / 53°F 2.6°C / 37°F 207 mm 22
June 17.8°C / 64°F 8.3°C / 47°F 135 mm 19
July 18.8°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 170 mm 20
August 20.2°C / 68°F 9.6°C / 49°F 89 mm 11
September 13.8°C / 57°F 5°C / 41°F 227 mm 17
October 9°C / 48°F 0.9°C / 34°F 200 mm 12
November 3.7°C / 39°F -5.8°C / 22°F 74 mm 8
December 0.8°C / 33°F -8.3°C / 17°F 32 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 R18 are August. Expect daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nights near 10°C (50°F).

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

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