Best time to visit Innsbruck, Austria

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The best time to visit Innsbruck is May

Want to know when to travel to Innsbruck? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, May is the best time to go to Innsbruck. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 24℃ (74℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to -15℃ (5℉) around January.

The days are longest in Innsbruck in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Innsbruck in August – It’s the wettest month of the year.

Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Innsbruck below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

July

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Innsbruck seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Innsbruck as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Innsbruck is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Innsbruck

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Innsbruck for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Innsbruck climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Innsbruck for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Innsbruck in January

  • Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
  • Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
  • Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
  • Average humidity: 90%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 7 days
  • Average snow days: 13 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in February

  • Average temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
  • Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
  • Average low temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
  • Average humidity: 92%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 7 days
  • Average snow days: 12 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in March

  • Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
  • Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
  • Average humidity: 91%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 12 days
  • Average snow days: 10 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in April

  • Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
  • Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average low temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 15 days
  • Average snow days: 4 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in May

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 20 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in June

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 82mm (3") over 19 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Innsbruck in July

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 22 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Innsbruck in August

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 21 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Innsbruck in September

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.

Innsbruck in October

  • Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 12 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in November

  • Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
  • Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
  • Average low temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 8 days
  • Average snow days: 6 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Innsbruck in December

  • Average temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
  • Average high temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
  • Average low temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 15 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 8 days
  • Average snow days: 10 days
15 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Innsbruck in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Innsbruck is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 19℃ (66℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Innsbruck is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Innsbruck is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Innsbruck, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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