Month guide · Hallstatt · Austria
Hallstatt in August
What August is really like in Hallstatt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Peak summer, with day-trip crowds; stay overnight to enjoy early mornings and evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Hallstatt: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 31 days. Compared with July (23°C (73°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:19
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Mild, often rainy days with thunderstorms, all attractions open and very heavy day-trip crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Kaiserfest in Bad Ischl — celebrations for Emperor Franz Joseph's birthday (around 18 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Hallstatt Markt
Soleleitungsweg (brine pipeline trail)
A brine pipeline was laid from Hallstatt to Ebensee in the early 17th century, and the path that follows it runs high above the lake's western shore.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
Historic site · Lahn
Salzwelten Hallstatt salt mine
Take the first funicular of the day to beat tour groups and leave time for the Skywalk and the prehistoric burial ground on the way.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
- Active
Religious site · Hallstatt Markt
Beinhaus (Charnel House)
In the small St.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Hallstatt Markt
Museum Hallstatt
Visit before the salt mine to make sense of the archaeology you will see on the mountain.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 16 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Hallstatt?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hallstatt in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak summer, with day-trip crowds; stay overnight to enjoy early mornings and evenings.
+How warm is Hallstatt in August?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in August?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.