Eppenstein
Politischer Bezirk Murtal · Austria
Eppenstein is a former municipality in the district of Murtal in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Weißkirchen in Steiermark.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–January).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 22°C (71°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -8°C (17°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 21% of places in Austria.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 3 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 11 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 99%
- Pressure
- 1010 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:27 / 18:02
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Eppenstein
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 12° | 5° | 1° |
| Average low | -8° | -7° | -3° | 0° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -3° | -6° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 45 | 66 | 73 | 92 | 130 | 141 | 122 | 100 | 79 | 72 | 58 |
| Rain days | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 2.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.1 | 15.9 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 83 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 81 | 84 | 83 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Go score | 11 | 13 | 15 | 27 | 49 | 58 | 69 | 69 | 58 | 38 | 10 | 11 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Eppenstein, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Skiing | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Eppenstein: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Bavarian
- Calling code
- +43
- Meal, casual restaurant€17.00≈ $19.00
- Cappuccino€3.90≈ $4.40
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.90≈ $6.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.70≈ $2.00
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $14.00
- Public transport ticket€2.20≈ $2.50
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $145
Estimated from Austria’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 85% of US levels.
- Oct 26National Holiday
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Eppenstein
Nearest airports
- GRZGraz AirportFeldkirchen bei Graz55 km
- KLUKlagenfurt AirportKlagenfurt am Wörthersee62 km
- MBXMaribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMaribor102 km
- LJULjubljana Jože Pučnik AirportZgornji Brnik103 km
- LNZLinz-Hörsching AirportLinz130 km
- SZGSalzburg AirportSalzburg150 km
Distances
- Vienna171 km 2 h 58
- Graz54 km 56 min
- Linz135 km 2 h 21
- Favoriten168 km 2 h 55
- Donaustadt178 km 3 h 05
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Hotels in Eppenstein
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Eppenstein
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Eppenstein
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Eppenstein?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Eppenstein is July–August (Skiing: December–January).
What is the weather like in Eppenstein in October?
In October, Eppenstein averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 2°C (35°F), with 79 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Eppenstein?
June, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Eppenstein?
Graz Airport (GRZ), about 55 km away.
What power plugs are used in Austria?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Austria?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Austria?
112.
Is Austria safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Eppenstein in?
Europe/Vienna (UTC+2).
What is the population of Eppenstein?
About 308.