Climate - Innsbruck (Austria)

The climate of Innsbruck is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in the west of Austria, in Tyrol, about 30 km (18 mi) north of the Brenner Pass, in a valley stretched from west to east, and at an altitude of 580 meters (1,900 feet). To the north we find the Karwendel mountains, which separate Austria from Germany.
Winter is cold and gray. Snowfalls are quite frequent. On average, 99 cm (39 inches) of snow fall per year.
Sometimes there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -15 °C (5 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -30 °C (-22 °F) and was set in February 1956.
In summer, temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although there can sometimes be rains and thunderstorms.
However, there are also hot periods, usually of short duration, with highs that can exceed 32 °C (90 °F). The temperature reached 37.3 °C (99 °F) in late June 2019, and 37 °C (98.5 °F) in August 2003 and July 2015.

Best Time

The best time to visit Innsbruck runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Innsbruck - Climate data

In Innsbruck, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -0.5 °C (31.1 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Innsbruck, precipitation amounts to 960 millimeters (37.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (February) to 145 mm (5.7 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Innsbruck, there are on average around 1950 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Innsbruck - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Innsbruck is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.5 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) and a maximum of 3.9 °C (39 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10 °F). However, it dropped to -17.8 °C (0 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In February, the weather in Innsbruck is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.5 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -3.6 °C (25.4 °F) and a maximum of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18.4 °C (-1.1 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the weather in Innsbruck is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.0 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -16 °C (3.2 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In April, the weather in Innsbruck is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In May, the weather in Innsbruck is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Innsbruck is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Innsbruck is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the weather in Innsbruck is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 3.7 °C (38.7 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In September, the weather in Innsbruck is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 31.6 °C (88.9 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Innsbruck is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.4 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.9 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.4 °C (20.5 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Innsbruck is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.6 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F) and a maximum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.5 °C (11.3 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Innsbruck is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.2 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) and a maximum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11 °C (12 °F). However, it dropped to -18.1 °C (-0.6 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 16.1 °C (61 °F) in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).