Innsbruck, AustriaQuick decision
When to visit Innsbruck?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–26°C in August
🌧 Least rain
49% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (43%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Nordkette & Golden RoofYear-round — cable car to 2,300 m, Gothic balcony, old town.
Alpine skiingDec–Mar — 9 ski areas within 30 min, Olympic runs.
Old town & HofburgYear-round — Maria-Theresien-Straße, Imperial Palace.
Biergarten & Tiroler GröstlYear-round — hearty Tyrolean food, mountain huts, local beer.
Monthly climate data
Innsbruck weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | -3°C | 6°C | 43% | 2.9 | 6.9h | 3.7/10 | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 8°C | 41% | 2.4 | 8.4h | 4.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 49% | 2.8 | 9.9h | 4.6/10 | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 5°C | 16°C | 50% | 3.1 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 66% | 5.4 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 25°C | 58% | 5.4 | 13.2h | 7.5/10 | 3.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 15°C | 25°C | 63% | 5.0 | 12.7h | 7.4/10 | 3.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 26°C | 49% | 5.2 | 12.6h | 7.7/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 22°C | 46% | 4.6 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 17°C | 41% | 3.3 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 11°C | 37% | 3.1 | 7.3h | 4.5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ December | -1°C | 7°C | 42% | 2.7 | 6.9h | 4.0/10 | 6.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 55% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 57% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°C, 41% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 42% rainy days, 7.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.0/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 7.0/10). For hiking/summer: August (7.7/10, 26°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.8/10. Cold temperatures (6°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 26°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
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