Climate Overview
The climate in Windischgarsten is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1679mm of precipitation falls per year. Windischgarsten receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Windischgarsten 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 -5°C. Windischgarsten experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Windischgarsten 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 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.
Precipitation
Windischgarsten is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1679mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 197mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 93mm. That's 103mm 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. Windischgarsten receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 295cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 72cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Windischgarsten is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/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
88 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Windischgarsten, which began on March 20, 2026. Windischgarsten 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -2 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 412mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 563mm across the season with a monthly average of 188mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 52cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -5 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 335mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 171cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Windischgarsten 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.
