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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R40

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R40, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R40

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 2.8°C / 37°F -10.9°C / 12°F 76 mm 13
February 5.9°C / 43°F -6.2°C / 21°F 61 mm 8
March 8.6°C / 47°F -2.8°C / 27°F 101 mm 15
April 12.3°C / 54°F -0.5°C / 31°F 77 mm 12
May 14°C / 57°F 3.1°C / 38°F 208 mm 21
June 20.6°C / 69°F 8.4°C / 47°F 191 mm 18
July 19.7°C / 67°F 9.8°C / 50°F 271 mm 23
August 21.3°C / 70°F 10°C / 50°F 159 mm 15
September 16.1°C / 61°F 5.5°C / 42°F 222 mm 19
October 12.7°C / 55°F 2°C / 36°F 105 mm 14
November 6.9°C / 44°F -5°C / 23°F 68 mm 9
December 3.6°C / 38°F -7.6°C / 18°F 54 mm 9

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 R40 are August, September, October. Expect daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nights near 6°C (43°F).

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

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