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Bad Gastein Climate by Month

Bad Gastein experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Bad Gastein is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July to a very cold -2°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -10°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Bad Gastein has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1539 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Bad Gastein, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 182 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 80 mm over 15 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Bad Gastein, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Bad Gastein in Austria

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Bad Gastein?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • When is winter in Bad Gastein?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bad Gastein?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bad Gastein?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bad Gastein?
    July tops the wettest month list with 182 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bad Gastein?
    January is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bad Gastein?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 178 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bad Gastein

    Sat   Dec 14
    3°C | -4°C
    N 4 km/h
    3.2 mm
    overcast and  chance of rain

    overcast and chance of rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    -1°C | -7°C
    N 14 km/h
    6 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    5°C | -4°C
    NE 4 km/h
    4.2 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain