Innsbruck weather
Ten-year climate averages, month by month
Innsbruck in september
Current month averages, based on ten years of records. Read the full guide →
Innsbruck is the capital of Austria's Tyrol region, nestled between the Nordkette range and the Patscherkofel. A twice-Winter-Olympic host city with lifts departing directly from the city centre.
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Innsbruck weather by month
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Innsbruck weather — FAQ
Q01What is the hottest month in Innsbruck?
What is the hottest month in Innsbruck?
July runs the highest averages in Innsbruck, with typical daytime highs of 25°C (78°F). July 28C in the Inn valley feels alpine-mild; locals swim Baggersee lake, and Karwendel gondola runs to 2334m for 10C escape.
Q02What is the coldest month in Innsbruck?
What is the coldest month in Innsbruck?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 5°C (41°F). January -10C creates inversion fog trapping valley smog; Nordkette above the cloud sees blue sky and locals commute up for lunch.
Q03Which month has the most rain in Innsbruck?
Which month has the most rain in Innsbruck?
May typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 180mm on average. August thunderstorms hit dolomite peaks daily 4pm; via ferrata routes close, and Inn river turns glacial-milky within an hour.
Q04What is the climate like in Innsbruck?
What is the climate like in Innsbruck?
Innsbruck, Austria has mild summers, cold winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Tirolean dinner is Grostl fried potato hash, not Vienna schnitzel; try Ottoburg in the Altstadt for the real version. The Golden Roof was Emperor Maximilian's box seat for medieval jousts. Locals drink Almdudler herbal soda mixed with white wine (Almrausch). Sound of Music tours are Salzburg 200km away; Innsbruck people find this funny. Skiing on your lunch break is a real thing here; the J-line tram gets you to Hungerburg funicular in 8 minutes. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.