Innsbruck climate
Innsbruck (Austria) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 1,347 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Innsbruck climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 439 | −424 | 032 | 833.3 |
| Feb | 541 | −426 | 133 | 652.6 |
| Mar | 1049 | 032 | 541 | 813.2 |
| Apr | 1559 | 440 | 1049 | 843.3 |
| May | 1966 | 947 | 1457 | 1495.9 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1355 | 1864 | 1756.9 |
| Jul | 2576 | 1458 | 2067 | 1726.8 |
| Aug | 2476 | 1458 | 1967 | 1857.3 |
| Sep | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 1184.7 |
| Oct | 1661 | 643 | 1152 | 913.6 |
| Nov | 1050 | 235 | 642 | 702.7 |
| Dec | 541 | −327 | 134 | 742.9 |
| Year | 2576 | −424 | 1050 | 1,34753 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 76% | 1.3 | 8:52 |
| Feb | 88% | 74% | 2.2 | 10:12 |
| Mar | 83% | 72% | 3.3 | 11:45 |
| Apr | 78% | 70% | 4.3 | 13:33 |
| May | 79% | 75% | 4.9 | 15:04 |
| Jun | 79% | 72% | 5.5 | 15:54 |
| Jul | 78% | 67% | 5.4 | 15:34 |
| Aug | 80% | 65% | 4.7 | 14:14 |
| Sep | 83% | 66% | 3.6 | 12:29 |
| Oct | 84% | 68% | 2.4 | 10:46 |
| Nov | 87% | 74% | 1.4 | 9:15 |
| Dec | 89% | 74% | 1.1 | 8:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Innsbruck is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C76 °F and a low of 14 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 4 °C39 °F and lows −4 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.8 °C35.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,347 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (185 mm7.3 in), the driest is February (65 mm2.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in April to 90% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in May to 2 km/h (1 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Innsbruck
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are September. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 20 °C68 °F. Precipitation is 118 mm4.7 in to 118 mm4.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 4 °C39 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Innsbruck
- Winter (December–February) — highs 439 to 5 °C41 °F, lows −424 to −3 °C27 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1049 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 032 to 9 °C47 °F, about 105 mm4.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2373 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 1355 to 14 °C58 °F, about 177 mm7.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1050 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 235 to 10 °C50 °F, about 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Innsbruck compares
The nearest larger place is Munich, about 98 km to the north. Compared with it, Innsbruck is on average 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer. It receives 19% more precipitation (1,347 mm53 in vs 1,133 mm45 in). The difference is largest in November (1.4 °C2.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 6 places in Austria. By annual mean temperature, Innsbruck is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the wettest. See all of them on the Austria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Zürich (Switzerland, Cfb), Bern (Switzerland, Cfb) and Vaduz (Liechtenstein, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Bolzano 86 km · 13 °C55 °F · 929 mm37 in
- Climate in Munich 98 km · 9 °C48 °F · 1,133 mm45 in
- Climate in Augsburg 129 km · 9 °C48 °F · 792 mm31 in
- Climate in Trento 134 km · 14 °C56 °F · 991 mm39 in
- Climate in Salzburg 137 km · 10 °C49 °F · 1,262 mm50 in
- Climate in Vaduz 142 km · 11 °C51 °F · 1,428 mm56 in
- Climate in Ulm 164 km · 9 °C48 °F · 885 mm35 in
- Climate in Ingolstadt 167 km · 9 °C49 °F · 725 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Innsbruck?
July is the warmest month in Innsbruck. Its average high is 25 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Innsbruck?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 4 °C (39 °F) and its average low is -4 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Innsbruck?
August is the wettest month with about 185 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 65 mm (2.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Innsbruck?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,207 m, while Innsbruck lies at about 570 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.1 °C7.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.