Climate Insights for Gosau

The climate in Gosau is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1803mm of precipitation falls per year. Gosau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gosau 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. Gosau experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Gosau vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°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 October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Gosau is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1803mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 209mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 108mm. That's 100mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Gosau receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 429cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Gosau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Gosau, which began on March 20, 2026. Gosau 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gosau 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.