Climate Insights for Bad Ischl
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Climate Overview
The climate in Bad Ischl is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,822 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bad Ischl receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bad Ischl 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 -5°C. Bad Ischl experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bad Ischl is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 71.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Bad Ischl receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bad Ischl 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 23°F. Bad Ischl experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bad Ischl vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bad Ischl vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 28°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bad Ischl is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,822 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 220 mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 111 mm. That's 109 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bad Ischl receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 434cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 112cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bad Ischl is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 4.4 in. That's 4.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bad Ischl receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 171in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 44in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bad Ischl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bad Ischl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bad Ischl 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bad Ischl based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.