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Best Time to Hike Via Alpina Red R42

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Via Alpina Red R42, Austria, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Via Alpina Red R42

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 2°C / 36°F -9°C / 16°F 73 mm 14
February 5.4°C / 42°F -4.8°C / 23°F 67 mm 10
March 7.1°C / 45°F -2.5°C / 28°F 121 mm 17
April 11.1°C / 52°F -0.5°C / 31°F 89 mm 14
May 13.1°C / 56°F 3.2°C / 38°F 234 mm 23
June 19.8°C / 68°F 8.9°C / 48°F 229 mm 21
July 19.2°C / 67°F 10°C / 50°F 328 mm 24
August 20.6°C / 69°F 10.7°C / 51°F 205 mm 20
September 15.3°C / 60°F 5.8°C / 42°F 195 mm 18
October 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6°C / 37°F 96 mm 13
November 6.2°C / 43°F -3.6°C / 26°F 66 mm 10
December 2.9°C / 37°F -5.9°C / 21°F 59 mm 10

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 R42 are June, September, October. Expect daytime highs around 16°C (61°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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