Schäffern
Politischer Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld · Austria
Schäffern lies in Styria, Austria. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–August (Skiing: December–February). The warmest month is July, with average highs of 23°C (73°F).
The best months to visit are July–August (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (22°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 15 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 46% of places in Austria.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 2°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 3 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 13 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 27%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 2 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:27 / 17:52
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Schäffern
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 | 2° | 4° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 7° | 3° |
| Average low | -5° | -4° | -1° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 3° | -1° | -4° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 39 | 57 | 62 | 87 | 109 | 110 | 97 | 76 | 64 | 64 | 51 |
| Rain days | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 2.3 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 7 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 81 | 75 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 85 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 10 | 13 | 21 | 36 | 57 | 66 | 74 | 75 | 65 | 46 | 13 | 9 |
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 Schäffern, 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 | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| 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.
Schäffern: 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 ≈ 0.893 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)€1.80≈ $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
3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.3 (2000).
How to get to Schäffern
Nearest airports
- GRZGraz AirportFeldkirchen bei Graz74 km
- VIEVienna International AirportVienna78 km
- BTSM. R. Štefánik AirportBratislava113 km
- MBXMaribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMaribor116 km
- SOBHévíz–Balaton AirportSármellék119 km
- LHPRGyőr-Pér AirportGyőr128 km
Distances
- Vienna84 km 1 h 27
- Graz68 km 1 h 11
- Linz164 km 2 h 51
- Favoriten79 km 1 h 22
- Donaustadt88 km 1 h 32
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Hotels in Schäffern
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Schäffern?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Schäffern is July–August (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Schäffern in October?
In October, Schäffern averages a high of 13°C (56°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 64 mm of rain on about 10 days.
What is the rainiest month in Schäffern?
June, with rain on about 15 days.
What is the nearest airport to Schäffern?
Graz Airport (GRZ), about 74 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 Schäffern in?
Europe/Vienna (UTC+2).
What is the population of Schäffern?
About 432.