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

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

When to go to Semmering, Austria

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

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

January

January in Semmering is cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) to high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February in Semmering is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 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 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof boots
Socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat

April

April in Semmering is chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

Traveling to Semmering in May, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you vacation in Semmering during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

Traveling to Semmering in July, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. 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:

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

August

August in Semmering is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

September in Semmering is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

October in Semmering is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

If you go to Semmering in November, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain or snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear

December

December can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Semmering, 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 Semmering
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing

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