Weather in Hallstatt in December

December in Hallstatt is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.

In Austria, this is how Hallstatt actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, December sits in the middle of Hallstatt's year.

Hallstatt
Average temp
-2°C

-6–2°C

Rainfall
126 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
2.3 h

hours per day

Wind
12 km/h

What to expect

Daytime

Days in Hallstatt in December are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.

A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.

Rain

Mixed skies in Hallstatt in December. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • Rain jacket

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Hallstatt

Dates are a starting point for December.

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Travel guides for Hallstatt

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Hallstatt

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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FAQs about Hallstatt

Climate averages for Hallstatt, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Hallstatt is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

July is the hottest month, with an average around 17°C.

July is the wettest month, with about 199 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.