AI-generatedEllmau at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,760 h
- Rain a year
- 1,594 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 791 m
Climate in Ellmau
Ellmau has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year, Ellmau is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Best for skiing: December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2818:25
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:09–08:10 · evening 17:43–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:09 · evening 18:44–18:56
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 Ellmau in October?
In October, Ellmau is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ellmau.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:28 – 18:25
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Vienna
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ellmau
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 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Ellmau, 38 % 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 Ellmau
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 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 110 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 Ellmau: 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, Ellmau has about 14 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ellmau
How breezy and how cloudy Ellmau 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 Ellmau typically peaks at 9 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 67 % of the sky over Ellmau: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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.
Snow in Ellmau
When Ellmau 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, Ellmau has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 24 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Mar.
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 Ellmau
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in August (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 9 | 2° | −8° | 2.7 h | 14 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 4° | −6° | 3.7 h | 13 | 90 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 7° | −3° | 4.7 h | 16 | 114 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 11° | 0° | 5.9 h | 15 | 108 |
| MayMay | 56 | 16° | 5° | 6.1 h | 20 | 186 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 20° | 10° | 6.5 h | 19 | 183 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 20 | 191 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 21° | 11° | 6.6 h | 17 | 171 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 17° | 8° | 5.3 h | 15 | 149 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 14° | 4° | 4.2 h | 14 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 7° | −2° | 2.8 h | 13 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 3° | −7° | 2.4 h | 14 | 99 |
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
47.51° N, 12.30° E · 791 m · Europe/Vienna
Best time to visit Ellmau
The best time to visit Ellmau is from June to September. The wettest month is July with 191 mm of precipitation.
Ellmau through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ellmau in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Ellmau in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Ellmau in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Ellmau in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ellmau for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ellmau
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Ellmau: score 64 against 45. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 64better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 4° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 17 |
| Rainfall | 111 mmbetter | 171 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Mar
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Ellmau month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · 3 h
In January, Ellmau is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 97 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in January13February4° · 4 h
In February, Ellmau is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 90 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in February10March7° · 5 h
In March, Ellmau is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 114 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in March35April11° · 6 h
In April, Ellmau is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 108 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in April56May16° · 6 h
In May, Ellmau is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 186 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in May62June20° · 7 h
In June, Ellmau is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in June63July21° · 7 h
In July, Ellmau is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 191 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in July64August21° · 7 h
In August, Ellmau is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in August64September17° · 5 h
In September, Ellmau is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in September45October14° · 4 h
In October, Ellmau is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in October12November7° · 3 h
In November, Ellmau is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ellmau.
Ellmau in November8December3° · 2 h
In December, Ellmau is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 99 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ellmau.
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Ellmau vs. St. Johann in Tirol
In October St. Johann in Tirol has the better holiday weather (score 51 vs. 45). During the day St. Johann in Tirol is 1 °C warmer than Ellmau.
| in October | Ellmau | St. Johann in Tirol |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Austria in October: the best places
In October, Ellmau ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Innsbruck16°64
- 3Rattenberg16°61
- 4Mayrhofen15°59
- 5St Johann im Pongau15°59
- 6Spittal an der Drau15°59
- 7Hallein15°58
- 8St. Johann in Tirol15°57
- 25EllmauThis page14°45
Planning a trip to Ellmau
Weather for your travel dates
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Ellmau 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.
Ellmau has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 45).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good · ski conditions
- 10 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 2 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,020 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 Ellmau
When is the best time to visit Ellmau?
The best time to visit Ellmau is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ellmau?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Ellmau?
The wettest month is July with 191 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 90 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ellmau get?
Ellmau gets around 1,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Ellmau in?
Ellmau uses the time zone Europe/Vienna: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ellmau?
A nonstop flight from London to Ellmau takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ellmau?
Ellmau has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (ski score 87) and its weakest during October half-term (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65 (Ski), May half-term 57, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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