Carinthia, Austria: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Carinthia, Austria? If you're planning to go to Carinthia, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Carinthia, Austria

Based on the climate and weather in Carinthia, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Carinthia, Austria by month

January

If you go to Carinthia in January, you will notice that it is freezing. Expect it to rain or snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens

February

If you go to Carinthia in February, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain or snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat

March

Traveling to Carinthia in March, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Heavy socks
Umbrella
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens

April

If you visit Carinthia during April, you are likely to find that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Umbrella

May

May in Carinthia is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella

June

June for Carinthia is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Light footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts

July

If you go to Carinthia in July, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Rain coat

August

If you go to Carinthia in August, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Umbrella
Sandals
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion

September

September in Carinthia is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Rain coat
Socks
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

October

October in Carinthia can be brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear

November

November here is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Heavy jacket

December

December in Carinthia can be extremely cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
Gloves
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof coat
Scarf
Sweaters
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Very heavy socks
Pajamas, such as sweats

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Carinthia, Austria

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Carinthia, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Carinthia

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