Winter
Dec → Feb5 to 8°
nights -3 to -1°
- 13 rainy days · 83 mm
- 6 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
- Jan5°recommended
- Feb8°recommended
- Mar11°recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May19°fair
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul25°recommended
- Aug25°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov11°not recommended
- Dec7°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Innsbruck and the Tyrol, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | 5.8 h | 95 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| February | 8° | -1° | 6.9 h | 68 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| March | 11° | 1° | 8.4 h | 87 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
| April | 15° | 4° | 9.8 h | 98 mm | 16 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 9.5 h | 180 mm | 21 d | |
| June | 24° | 13° | 11.4 h | 164 mm | 19 d | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 11.6 h | 148 mm | 20 d | ✓ |
| August | 25° | 15° | 10.5 h | 165 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| September | 21° | 11° | 9.1 h | 143 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 7° | 7.5 h | 109 mm | 13 d | |
| November | 11° | 2° | 6.1 h | 90 mm | 11 d | |
| December | 7° | -1° | 5.3 h | 85 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Innsbruck and the Tyrol, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Golden Roof, Innsbruck) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May11 to 19°
nights 1 to 9°
- 17 rainy days · 122 mm
- 9.2 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 25°
nights 13 to 15°
- 18 rainy days · 159 mm
- 11.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov11 to 21°
nights 2 to 11°
- 13 rainy days · 114 mm
- 7.6 h of sun
Book early for January to March and June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Innsbruck and the Tyrol, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h55 of daylight, in December 8h29, a difference of 7h25.
8h52Jan
10h12Feb
11h45Mar
13h33Apr
15h04May
15h55Jun
15h34Jul
14h14Aug
12h29Sep
10h46Oct
9h15Nov
8h29Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Golden Roof, Innsbruck" (47.27°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Innsbruck and the Tyrol, month by month
EventsFour Hills TournamentJanuaryFestwochen der Alten MusikJuly to AugustAlmabtrieb, the cattle drive down from the pasturesSeptember to OctoberChristmas marketsNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Innsbruck and the Tyrol, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JanuaryFour Hills Tournament big crowds
In early January, the Bergisel ski jumping competition fills the stands perched above the rooftops of Innsbruck.
- July to AugustFestwochen der Alten Musik
In July and August, early music is played on period instruments at Ambras Castle and in the halls of the Hofburg.
- September to OctoberAlmabtrieb, the cattle drive down from the pastures
At the end of the alpine grazing season, the cows come back down crowned with flowers and mirrors, and pass through the villages to brass bands.
- November to DecemberChristmas markets big crowds
From late November to Christmas, several markets are spread across Innsbruck, including one beneath the Golden Roof, in the heart of the old town.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended5°-3° at night
- 95 mm · 15 d
- 5.8 h
High season, book early
February
Recommended8°-1° at night
- 68 mm · 11 d
- 6.9 h
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended11°1° at night
- 87 mm · 15 d
- 8.4 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair15°4° at night
- 98 mm · 16 d
- 9.8 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair19°9° at night
- 180 mm · 21 d
- 9.5 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended24°13° at night
- 164 mm · 19 d
- 11.4 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended25°15° at night
- 148 mm · 20 d
- 11.6 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended25°15° at night
- 165 mm · 16 d
- 10.5 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°11° at night
- 143 mm · 14 d
- 9.1 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°7° at night
- 109 mm · 13 d
- 7.5 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 90 mm · 11 d
- 6.1 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair7°-1° at night
- 85 mm · 13 d
- 5.3 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Frequent rain: 95 mm over 15 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.8 h a day). High season: book early.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Expect 6.9 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 11 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Frequent rain: 87 mm over 15 days. Expect 8.4 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Frequent rain: 98 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 180 mm over 21 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 164 mm over 19 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Frequent rain: 148 mm over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Frequent rain: 165 mm over 16 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 143 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Expect 6.1 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.3 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
January to March and June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 5 to 25 °C, with 16 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Golden Roof, Innsbruck).
Which month should you avoid in Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 90 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Golden Roof, Innsbruck).
What is the hottest month in Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
July, with 25 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Golden Roof, Innsbruck).
What is the coldest month in Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
January, with 5 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Golden Roof, Innsbruck).
What is the driest month in Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
February: 68 mm over 11 days of rain, against 180 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Innsbruck and the Tyrol?
July, with 11.6 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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