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Best time to visit Innsbruck: month by month
Short answer
June to September is best for hiking and mountain views, with average highs of 22–26°C, though afternoon storms are common. December to March is ski and Christmas-market season, with highs of 5–12°C and lows around freezing. April–May and late October–November are quietest, but some lifts close for maintenance.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | -3°C | 14 | high |
| Feb | 9°C | -1°C | 11 | high |
| Mar | 12°C | 1°C | 14 | medium |
| Apr | 13°C | 3°C | 18 | low |
| May | 19°C | 9°C | 22 | low |
| Jun | 26°C | 13°C | 14 | medium |
| Jul | 26°C | 15°C | 19 | high |
| Aug | 25°C | 14°C | 17 | high |
| Sep | 22°C | 11°C | 11 | medium |
| Oct | 19°C | 8°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 10°C | 2°C | 15 | low |
| Dec | 7°C | -1°C | 15 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 12°C in March to 19°C in May, with lows of 1–9°C; May is the wettest month in the data (about 22 rainy days) and some lifts close for maintenance.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 25–26°C and lows of 13–15°C; the best hiking season, but expect 14–19 rainy days a month, mostly as afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (22°C) and October (19°C) are relatively dry, with 10–11 rainy days, and good for clear mountain days; November cools to about 10°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, with highs of 5–9°C and lows of -3 to -1°C in the city, and much colder on the mountains; ski season, the Christmas markets and the Four Hills ski jump in early January.
Events worth planning around
- Christmas markets in the Old Town and around the city — from mid-November to late December
- Four Hills Tournament ski jumping at Bergisel — early January
- Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (Festwochen der Alten Musik) — summer
When to avoid
If you want lower prices and fewer crowds, avoid Christmas, New Year and the Four Hills week in early January. If you plan to ride the cable cars, check maintenance closures in April–May and late October–November.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Innsbruck?
June or September for hiking and clear mountain days; December to March for skiing and Christmas markets.
Does it snow in Innsbruck?
Yes, in winter, especially on the mountains. In the city, average lows are around -3 to -1°C from December to February.
When are the Innsbruck Christmas markets?
From about mid-November to late December, in the Old Town and other squares.