The climate of Kaprun
According to FRANCISCOGARDENING, the village of Kaprun is located in the district of Zell am See, in the state of Salzburg. The area is located at an altitude of 786 meters. Especially novice winter sports enthusiasts and families with younger children come to Kaprun for the blue slopes. There is even a special ski area for families. For the advanced skier there are several black slopes and for the snowboarders there is a half pipe on the glacier. In total, Kaprun has about 138 kilometers of ski slopes, spread over three areas: Kitzsteinhorn, Maiskogel, and Schmittenhöhe. The snow depth in this area is always good due to the glacier on the Kitzsteinhorn. Even in summer there is still snow on the highest peaks of the mountains around Kaprun. A special fact about the village is that Kaprun, like Zell am See, is heavily visited by tourists from the Middle East in the summer months. Inhabitants ofSaudi Arabia flees from the high temperatures in its own country and seeks the coolness here. Kaprun has a moderate continental climate, with large temperature differences throughout the year. The summer months are warm and pleasant, with daytime temperatures hovering around twenty-five degrees Celsius. The main reason that the average daytime temperature is somewhat lower is the higher location of Kaprun. On the hottest days of the year, the mercury can easily rise above thirty degrees Celsius and in exceptional cases even reach forty degrees Celsius. The winter months are cold, with an average daytime temperature around freezing point. In the evening and night the mercury will drop far below zero. The average night temperature in January is minus nine degrees Celsius. The greatest chance of prolonged precipitation is in the months of July and August.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Hours of sunshine per day | Days of rainfall per month | ||
| January | 0℃ | -9℃ | 2 | 9 | |
| February | 2℃ | -6℃ | 5 | 8 | |
| March | 5℃ | -3℃ | 5 | 7 | |
| April | 13℃ | 0℃ | 6 | 9 | |
| May | 17℃ | 5℃ | 6 | 11 | |
| June | 22℃ | 9℃ | 7 | 13 | |
| July | 25℃ | 11℃ | 8 | 16 | |
| August | 24℃ | 11℃ | 7 | 17 | |
| September | 21℃ | 7℃ | 7 | 14 | |
| October | 15℃ | 4℃ | 5 | 14 | |
| November | 5℃ | -2℃ | 3 | 13 | |
| December | -1℃ | -7℃ | 1 | 9 |
The weather in Kaprun
Here you will find the weather forecast for Kaprun. View the current weather in Kaprun and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With these weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Kaprun. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Kaprun. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Kaprun? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
January weather
In January, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 0 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is -9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 2 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 2 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is -6 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 8 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 5 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is -3 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 7 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in April
In April, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 13 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 0 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
May weather
In May, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in August
In August, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 11 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 21 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 7 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 15 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around 5 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is -2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
December weather
In December, the average maximum temperature in Kaprun is around -1 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is -7 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 1 hour per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
