AI-generatedBrixen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 980 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 559 m
Climate in Brixen
Brixen has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Brixen is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2918:29
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:11–08:11 · evening 17:47–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:11 · evening 18:47–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Brixen in October?
In October, Brixen is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 59 min07:29 – 18:29
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Brixen
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Brixen, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Brixen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Brixen: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Brixen has about 10 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Brixen
How breezy and how cloudy Brixen is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Brixen typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Brixen: variable cloud, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Brixen
How often the day gets hot in Brixen (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Brixen has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Brixen
When Brixen is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Brixen has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Brixen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 6° | −3° | 4.4 h | 7 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 7° | −1° | 5.3 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 11° | 2° | 6.0 h | 10 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 13 | 86 |
| MayMay | 64 | 19° | 10° | 6.2 h | 16 | 122 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 24° | 14° | 7.1 h | 15 | 100 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 26° | 15° | 7.8 h | 12 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 25° | 15° | 7.0 h | 12 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 21° | 12° | 5.9 h | 10 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 17° | 8° | 4.8 h | 10 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 10° | 3° | 3.8 h | 10 | 109 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 6° | −2° | 3.7 h | 8 | 56 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
46.72° N, 11.66° E · 559 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Brixen
The best time to visit Brixen is from April to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is May with 122 mm of precipitation.
Brixen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Brixen in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 11–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Brixen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Brixen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–21 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Brixen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Brixen for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Brixen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Brixen (score 73 and 77). In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 77better |
| Day high | 17° | 21° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 81 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Brixen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January6° · 4 h
In January, Brixen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in January37February7° · 5 h
In February, Brixen is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in February53March11° · 6 h
In March, Brixen is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in March64April15° · 6 h
In April, Brixen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in April64May19° · 6 h
In May, Brixen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 122 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in May71June24° · 7 h
In June, Brixen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in June74July26° · 8 h
In July, Brixen is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in July74August25° · 7 h
In August, Brixen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in August77September21° · 6 h
In September, Brixen is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in September73October17° · 5 h
In October, Brixen is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in October41November10° · 4 h
In November, Brixen is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 109 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Brixen.
Brixen in November26December6° · 4 h
In December, Brixen is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brixen.
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Brixen vs. Bruneck
In October Brixen has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 64). During the day Bruneck is 3 °C cooler than Brixen.
| in October | Brixen | Bruneck |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | May – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Brixen
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Brixen in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Brixen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Brixen
When is the best time to visit Brixen?
The best time to visit Brixen is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Brixen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Brixen?
The wettest month is May with 122 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Brixen get?
Brixen gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Brixen in?
Brixen uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Brixen?
A nonstop flight from London to Brixen takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Brixen?
Brixen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 65, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 27.
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