AI-generatedGerlos at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 1,753 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,274 m
Climate in Gerlos
Gerlos has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Gerlos is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gerlos
The best time to visit Gerlos is from July to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. Rain is frequent from May to June; the wettest month is July with 222 mm.
Gerlos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gerlos in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Gerlos in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Gerlos in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Gerlos in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
May – Jun
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:2818:27
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 17:45–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:09 · evening 18:45–18:57
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.
October in Gerlos compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Gerlos in October?
In October, Gerlos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gerlos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:28 – 18:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Gerlos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Gerlos: score 62 against 41. In September, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 118 mmbetter | 158 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gerlos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January0° · 2.6 h
In January, Gerlos is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 95 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in January12February3° · 3.5 h
In February, Gerlos is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 91 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in February12March6° · 4.5 h
In March, Gerlos is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in March36April11° · 5.4 h
In April, Gerlos is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 121 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in April53May15° · 5.4 h
In May, Gerlos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 206 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in May59June19° · 5.8 h
In June, Gerlos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in June61July20° · 6.3 h
In July, Gerlos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 222 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in July60August20° · 6.0 h
In August, Gerlos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 211 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in August62September16° · 5.0 h
In September, Gerlos is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 158 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in September41October12° · 4.1 h
In October, Gerlos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in October11November6° · 2.7 h
In November, Gerlos is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in November8December1° · 2.2 h
In December, Gerlos is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 101 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gerlos.
Gerlos in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gerlos
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 10 | 0° | −9° | 2.6 h | 13 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 3° | −8° | 3.5 h | 13 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 12 | 6° | −5° | 4.5 h | 16 | 118 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 11° | −2° | 5.4 h | 16 | 121 |
| MayMay | 53 | 15° | 3° | 5.4 h | 21 | 206 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 19° | 7° | 5.8 h | 21 | 209 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 20° | 8° | 6.3 h | 21 | 222 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 20° | 8° | 6.0 h | 19 | 211 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 16° | 4° | 5.0 h | 16 | 158 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 12° | 1° | 4.1 h | 14 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 6° | −4° | 2.7 h | 13 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 1° | −8° | 2.2 h | 14 | 101 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Gerlos
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Gerlos, 37 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Gerlos: 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, Gerlos has about 14 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gerlos
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 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Gerlos
How breezy and how cloudy Gerlos 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 Gerlos typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Gerlos: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Gerlos
When Gerlos 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, Gerlos has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 36 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.
Planning a trip to Gerlos
Weather for your travel dates
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Gerlos 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.
Gerlos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 1,020 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.
Compare & alternatives
Gerlos compared
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Gerlos vs Krimml
In October Krimml has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 41). During the day Krimml is 1 °C warmer than Gerlos.
| in October | Gerlos | Krimml |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Gerlos ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Gerlos
When is the best time to visit Gerlos?
The best time to visit Gerlos is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gerlos?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Gerlos?
Rain is frequent from May to June; the wettest month is July with 222 mm. The driest month is February with 91 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gerlos get?
Gerlos gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Gerlos in?
Gerlos is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gerlos?
A nonstop flight from London to Gerlos takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gerlos?
Gerlos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 54, summer holidays 60, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 9.