Osterwitz i
Mountain town · Styria

Osterwitz

Politischer Bezirk Deutschlandsberg · Austria

Now
9°
Local time
09:59 PM
Population
135
Elevation
1,146 m
Best time to go
Jul–Aug
Go score 64/100
Main airport
GRZ
30 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Europe/Vienna
At a glance

Osterwitz lies in Styria, Austria. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–January). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 20°C (68°F).

The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–January).

July is the hottest month, with highs around 20°C (68°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -8°C (18°F).

The wettest month is June, with rain on about 17 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 12% of places in Austria.

Weather

16-day forecast

Osterwitz weather forecast
9°
Overcast
Feels like
9°
Humidity
98%
Wind
1 km/h E
Gusts
11 km/h
Cloud cover
98%
Pressure
1010 hPa
UV index
2 (max today)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:26 / 18:02

Next 48 hours

10° 21 77% 9° 00 72% 8° 03 100% 5° 06 86% 5° 09 56% 5° 12 51% 6° 15 25% 6° 18 2° 21 2° 00 1° 03 1° 06 3° 09 8° 12 8° 15 6° 18
Today
Oct 21
Light drizzle
13°6°
84% 1.4 mm 10 S
Tomorrow
Oct 22
Light rain
9°2°
100% 7.7 mm 7 NW
Fri
Oct 23
Light drizzle
8°1°
24% 8 SW
Sat
Oct 24
Light rain
4°1°
94% 14 mm 6 N
Sun
Oct 25
Light drizzle
6°-1°
40% 6 W
Mon
Oct 26
Overcast
10°2°
32% 0.7 mm 6 W
Tue
Oct 27
Overcast
9°2°
6% 3 NW
Wed
Oct 28
Overcast
13°2°
8% 4 NE
Thu
Oct 29
Overcast
11°2°
4% 4 NE
Fri
Oct 30
Clear sky
12°2°
4% 4 E
Sat
Oct 31
Overcast
12°3°
6% 4 E
Sun
Nov 1
Overcast
11°1°
12% 3 E
Mon
Nov 2
Clear sky
11°2°
21% 3 E
Tue
Nov 3
Partly cloudy
5°-2°
23% 4 E
Wed
Nov 4
Light drizzle
4°-3°
17% 5 E
Thu
Nov 5
Light drizzle
6°2°
23% 3.4 mm 3 NE

Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Osterwitz

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJuly–August (Skiing: December–January)
-10°-1°8°16°25° 0100200 mm Jan · 40 mmFeb · 49 mmMar · 72 mmApr · 85 mmMay · 107 mmJun · 146 mmJul · 151 mmAug · 138 mmSep · 111 mmOct · 93 mmNov · 83 mmDec · 63 mm 0°2°6°10°15°18°20°20°16°11°5°1° -8°-7°-4°0°4°8°9°9°6°2°-3°-7° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high0°2°6°10°15°18°20°20°16°11°5°1°
Average low-8°-7°-4°0°4°8°9°9°6°2°-3°-7°
Rainfall (mm)40497285107146151138111938363
Rain days101213151617161512111313
Sunshine per day (h)2.93.84.75.56.66.87.575.74.732.6
Daylight (h)8.910.211.813.51515.815.514.212.510.89.38.5
Humidity (%)848179787779798183828484
Wind (km/h)131414141312121011121313
Go score111312214252636454351011

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Osterwitz, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Osterwitz, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairPoorPoor
Hiking PoorPoorFairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFairFairFairPoor
Skiing FairPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorFair
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairFairFairFairFairPoorPoorPoor

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.
Tourist density

Osterwitz: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
High
#13 in Austria
Busiest months
July–August
Quietest months
April and November
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices

Osterwitz travel guide

What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.

Guide available in German

Osterwitz lies in Styria, Austria. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–January). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 20°C (68°F).

Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in German)

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Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

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Practical

Osterwitz: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
CF
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Euro

EUR · €

1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR

Languages
Bavarian
Calling code
+43
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
1
Exercise normal precautionsUS travel advisory
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 11, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • 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
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
07:26
Sunset
18:02
Daylight today
10.8 h
Local time in Osterwitz
Map

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Hotels

Hotels in Osterwitz

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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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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Osterwitz?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Osterwitz is July–August (Skiing: December–January).

What is the weather like in Osterwitz in October?

In October, Osterwitz averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 2°C (35°F), with 93 mm of rain on about 11 days.

What is the rainiest month in Osterwitz?

June, with rain on about 17 days.

What is the nearest airport to Osterwitz?

Graz Airport (GRZ), about 30 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.

When is Osterwitz most crowded?

The busiest months are July–August.

When is Osterwitz least crowded?

The quietest months are April and November.

What time zone is Osterwitz in?

Europe/Vienna (UTC+2).

What is the population of Osterwitz?

About 135.