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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R21

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R21, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R21

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January -0.9°C / 30°F -11.9°C / 11°F 95 mm 8
February 1.5°C / 35°F -8.4°C / 17°F 107 mm 9
March 3.2°C / 38°F -7°C / 19°F 159 mm 15
April 8°C / 46°F -2.4°C / 28°F 133 mm 11
May 10.3°C / 51°F 1.3°C / 34°F 229 mm 23
June 16.6°C / 62°F 7°C / 45°F 155 mm 21
July 17.3°C / 63°F 7.6°C / 46°F 181 mm 21
August 18.4°C / 65°F 8.2°C / 47°F 108 mm 16
September 12.7°C / 55°F 3.7°C / 39°F 202 mm 18
October 8.5°C / 47°F -0.3°C / 31°F 161 mm 12
November 3.7°C / 39°F -6.3°C / 21°F 66 mm 8
December 0.7°C / 33°F -8.9°C / 16°F 28 mm 6

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 R21 are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nights near 8°C (46°F).

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

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