Grossglockner Großglockner
Heiligenblut, Austria
Grossglockner is a mountain and the highest point in Austria, located within the Glockner Group across Heiligenblut and Kals am Großglockner. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Austria, ranking 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 7 °C and 6 °C respectively, though these months also experience high rainfall with up to 300 mm of rain on about 23 days in July. January and February are the coldest months, featuring daily highs of -14 °C and -12 °C and lows dropping to -21 °C and -20 °C.
The nearest airport is Salzburg Airport in Salzburg, Austria, located 83 km away. The site is 303 km from the capital, Vienna, and spans the administrative areas of Heiligenblut and Kals am Großglockner.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 7 °C. The wettest is July, with about 300 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -14 | -12 | -9 | -5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -9 | -13 |
| Average low, °C | -21 | -20 | -17 | -13 | -9 | -6 | -3 | -3 | -6 | -10 | -17 | -20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 113 | 108 | 138 | 140 | 194 | 251 | 300 | 270 | 190 | 162 | 147 | 142 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
