Climate Overview
The climate in Spittal an der Drau is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1373mm of precipitation falls per year. Spittal an der Drau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spittal an der Drau is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Spittal an der Drau experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Spittal an der Drau vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Spittal an der Drau is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1373mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 152mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 50mm. That's 103mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Spittal an der Drau receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 364cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Spittal an der Drau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
1 day until Summer
It is currently spring in Spittal an der Drau, which began on March 20, 2026. Spittal an der Drau is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 1 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -3 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -1 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 376mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Expect around 68cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Expect around 208cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Spittal an der Drau based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
