Carinthia, Austria: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


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.

Important essentials 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.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly option.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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

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January

If you are traveling to Carinthia in January, you will notice that it can be extremely cold. Expect it to rain or snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

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February

February here is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows once in a while.

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March

If you are traveling to Carinthia in March, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain or snow 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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April

April in Carinthia is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

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May

If you vacation in Carinthia during May, you are likely to see that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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June

June in Carinthia is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

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July

July in this region is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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August

August in this region is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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September

Traveling to Carinthia in September, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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October

Traveling to Carinthia in October, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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November

November in Carinthia can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 10 F (10+ below zero C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

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December

December for Carinthia is frigid. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows sometimes.

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Activities for Carinthia, Austria

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Carinthia.

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