Month guide · Hallstatt · Austria
Hallstatt in July
What July is really like in Hallstatt: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Tigerente, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 15.6 hours of daylight. Warmest and busiest month; lake swimming is possible on sunny days and the village is packed by late morning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 15.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with June (21°C (70°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:23
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:59
- Daylight
- About 15.6 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Hallstatt, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Hallstatt Markt
Catholic Parish Church of the Assumption
Climb the covered wooden staircase from Seestraße rather than the road for the atmospheric approach.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Architecture
- Views
Landmark · Hallstatt Markt
Marktplatz
The small market square, ringed by painted houses with flower-filled balconies, has a Holy Trinity column at its centre.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- History
Viewpoint · Obertraun
Dachstein Krippenstein and 5fingers
Wear warm layers for the ice cave, which stays below freezing even in summer.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Active
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Nature · Lahn
Echerntal and Waldbachstrub waterfall
From Lahn, a level path leads into the Echern valley, then climbs through a gorge to the Waldbachstrub waterfall.
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 17 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 July a good time to visit Hallstatt?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Hallstatt in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Hallstatt?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warmest and busiest month; lake swimming is possible on sunny days and the village is packed by late morning.
+How warm is Hallstatt in July?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hallstatt in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.