Climate Insights for Heiligenblut

Politischer Bezirk Spittal an der Drau, Kärnten, Austria

Hottest
July
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
July
224mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Heiligenblut is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1629mm of precipitation falls per year. Heiligenblut receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Heiligenblut 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 -11°C. Heiligenblut experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

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

Temperatures in Heiligenblut vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 66mm Feb Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 61mm Mar Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 64mm Apr Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 64mm May Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 54mm Jun Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 222mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 27mm Oct Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 40mm Nov Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 71mm Dec Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 76mm
Precipitation
Snow

Heiligenblut is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1629mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 224mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 84mm. That's 140mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Heiligenblut receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 537cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 76cm. 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Heiligenblut 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 February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 1km/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 Heiligenblut, which began on March 20, 2026. Heiligenblut 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 347mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 617mm across the season with a monthly average of 206mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Expect around 137cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 282mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Expect around 203cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Heiligenblut 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
-11 °C
-6 °C
8 km/h
90 mm
66 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-2 °C
8 km/h
84 mm
61 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
90 mm
64 cm
Apr
-4 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
107 mm
64 cm
May
0 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
150 mm
54 cm
Jun
5 °C
14 °C
8 km/h
171 mm
7 cm
Jul
7 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
224 mm
1 cm
Aug
7 °C
16 °C
7 km/h
222 mm
6 cm
Sep
3 °C
11 °C
7 km/h
147 mm
27 cm
Oct
-1 °C
7 °C
7 km/h
127 mm
40 cm
Nov
-6 °C
0 °C
7 km/h
110 mm
71 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-4 °C
7 km/h
107 mm
76 cm
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