Climate Insights for Greifenburg

Politischer Bezirk Spittal an der Drau, Kärnten, Austria

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
May
157mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Greifenburg is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1395mm of precipitation falls per year. Greifenburg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Greifenburg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Greifenburg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Mar Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° May Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Oct Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Nov Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

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

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 41mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 52mm Mar Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 40mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 52mm
Precipitation
Snow

Greifenburg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1395mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 157mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 62mm. That's 95mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Greifenburg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 260cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Greifenburg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Greifenburg, which began on March 20, 2026. Greifenburg 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 July 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.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 349mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 422mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 384mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Expect around 49cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Expect around 146cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Greifenburg 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
62 mm
41 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
7 km/h
84 mm
52 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
6 °C
7 km/h
87 mm
40 cm
Apr
0 °C
10 °C
8 km/h
105 mm
21 cm
May
5 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
157 mm
3 cm
Jun
9 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
151 mm
1 cm
Sep
7 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
137 mm
5 cm
Oct
3 °C
12 °C
6 km/h
130 mm
7 cm
Nov
-2 °C
5 °C
6 km/h
117 mm
36 cm
Dec
-6 °C
1 °C
6 km/h
94 mm
52 cm
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